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Reviews (158)
What Guests Are Saying
Dearhamer Campground offers a beautiful and well-maintained environment, with excellent fishing and a serene ambiance provided by the nearby river. Reviewers praised the cleanliness of the facilities, particularly the pit toilets, and the friendliness of the camp hosts. While there were some concerns about site assignments and off-leash dogs, the overall experience is highly positive, making it a favorite spot for many visitors.
What Guests Are Saying
Dearhamer Campground offers a beautiful and well-maintained environment, with excellent fishing and a serene ambiance provided by the nearby river. Reviewers praised the cleanliness of the facilities, particularly the pit toilets, and the friendliness of the camp hosts. While there were some concerns about site assignments and off-leash dogs, the overall experience is highly positive, making it a favorite spot for many visitors.
Review Summary
Kim N
VerifiedAugust 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: DEARHAMER CAMPGROUND
We had a great time. Stayed 3 nights and it rained the first two nights. We had our dog and made sure to keep him on a 6 ft leash at all times, although other campers we're not!
Kim N
VerifiedAugust 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: DEARHAMER CAMPGROUND
We had a great time. Stayed 3 nights and it rained the first two nights. We had our dog and made sure to keep him on a 6 ft leash at all times, although other campers we're not!
Ashleigh B
VerifiedJuly 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: DEARHAMER CAMPGROUND
Seemed like a great campground... Unless you got #13 like we did. Site #13 seems like a former public picnic site adjacent to the actual campground. Big anthills under the picnic table, meaning you can't put your feet down unless you want to be bitten. No shade. The picnic table that's there is the only old one that hasn't been upgraded, and it's falling apart. Don't really understand why that site seems way more neglected than the others, but reserve anything other than #13 and you should be good. Never once saw the host with a 3 night stay, so can't comment on them. 10/10 for the area though, beautiful hiking trails, scenic drives, and the reservoir is nice.
Ashleigh B
VerifiedJuly 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: DEARHAMER CAMPGROUND
Seemed like a great campground... Unless you got #13 like we did. Site #13 seems like a former public picnic site adjacent to the actual campground. Big anthills under the picnic table, meaning you can't put your feet down unless you want to be bitten. No shade. The picnic table that's there is the only old one that hasn't been upgraded, and it's falling apart. Don't really understand why that site seems way more neglected than the others, but reserve anything other than #13 and you should be good. Never once saw the host with a 3 night stay, so can't comment on them. 10/10 for the area though, beautiful hiking trails, scenic drives, and the reservoir is nice.
Kath R
VerifiedJuly 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: DEARHAMER CAMPGROUND
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Kath R
VerifiedJuly 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: DEARHAMER CAMPGROUND
xo
Karla Y
VerifiedJune 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: DEARHAMER CAMPGROUND
We have visited Dearhammer several times over the past 20 years. We love this campground. The camp host, Vickie was wonderful. The facilities were clean. Water is available but no electric. There was no cell service with T-mobile (this was a good thing). We came for the fishing and fished everyday. We also walked out to the reservoir. On the way home we stopped in Nearby Basalt. We also drove home over Independence Pass , which was spectacular!
Karla Y
VerifiedJune 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: DEARHAMER CAMPGROUND
We have visited Dearhammer several times over the past 20 years. We love this campground. The camp host, Vickie was wonderful. The facilities were clean. Water is available but no electric. There was no cell service with T-mobile (this was a good thing). We came for the fishing and fished everyday. We also walked out to the reservoir. On the way home we stopped in Nearby Basalt. We also drove home over Independence Pass , which was spectacular!
James W
VerifiedJune 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: DEARHAMER CAMPGROUND
great
James W
VerifiedJune 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: DEARHAMER CAMPGROUND
great
Location & Directions for Dearhamer Campground
Aspen Sopris Ranger District Po Box 309, Carbondale, CO 81623 United States
Elevation: 2,370 ft
Getting There
From Basalt, travel east on Frying Pan River Road for approximately 20 mi, just past Ruedi Reservoir to Dearhamer Campground.
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