About Little Mattie Campground
Number of accommodations: 18
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Swimming
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Picnic Table
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- Campfire Ring
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Reviews (100)
What Guests Are Saying
Little Mattie Campground offers a beautiful and serene setting, with clean facilities and a dedicated camp host, Jeff, who is frequently praised for his helpfulness and friendliness. The campground is well-maintained, providing a peaceful experience with opportunities for fishing and wildlife viewing. However, some visitors noted the lack of water at the campground and issues with reservations, including a closed dump station, which detracted from their overall experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Little Mattie Campground offers a beautiful and serene setting, with clean facilities and a dedicated camp host, Jeff, who is frequently praised for his helpfulness and friendliness. The campground is well-maintained, providing a peaceful experience with opportunities for fishing and wildlife viewing. However, some visitors noted the lack of water at the campground and issues with reservations, including a closed dump station, which detracted from their overall experience.
Review Summary
Shawn S
VerifiedOctober 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 005, Loop:
Could not ride ATV.
This was disappointing as I can write it in any other national forest?
Also, no water at upper campgrounds only water at lower one.
The camp host was great!
Shawn S
VerifiedOctober 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 005, Loop:
Could not ride ATV.
This was disappointing as I can write it in any other national forest?
Also, no water at upper campgrounds only water at lower one.
The camp host was great!
Alex C
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 009, Loop:
Overall nice campsite, tucked away from the two others nearby. No map on rec.gov currently but there are YouTube drive through videos you can use to see the layout (wish I did before I booked the site next to the bathroom).
Alex C
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 009, Loop:
Overall nice campsite, tucked away from the two others nearby. No map on rec.gov currently but there are YouTube drive through videos you can use to see the layout (wish I did before I booked the site next to the bathroom).
Megan G
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 005, Loop:
No water at Little Mattie but it was easy to get just up the road at Little Maud campground. In all other ways campground was perfect
Andy M
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop:
Great experience. Jeff the host is a good guy and loves his job. You are lucky to have him there and I hope to see him again next year.
Megan G
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 005, Loop:
No water at Little Mattie but it was easy to get just up the road at Little Maud campground. In all other ways campground was perfect
Andy M
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop:
Great experience. Jeff the host is a good guy and loves his job. You are lucky to have him there and I hope to see him again next year.
jeremy m
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop:
Great location and camp host.
jeremy m
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop:
Great location and camp host.
Location Little Mattie Campground
Address:
Aspen Sopris Ranger District Po Box 309
Carbondale, CO, 81623
United States
Take I-70 west of Denver to Glenwood Springs Exit 116, Highway 82 to Basalt. At Basalt, take Frying Pan Road 15 miles to the Ruedi Complex Entrance.
Little Mattie Campground is accessible via I-70, with the nearest exit at Glenwood Springs (Exit 116). From there, Highway 82 leads to Basalt, and Frying Pan Road provides access to the campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 39.3767 / -106.807
Elevation: 2390 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
11AM
- Reserved sites must be occupied by 11 AM the day after arrival or the reservation will be forfeited.
- Campers must occupy their reserved site on the first night to ensure proper usage.
- Campers may leave the site for 24 hours but must occupy it at all other times.
- Check-out time is 11:00 AM; please vacate the site promptly to allow for preparation for incoming guests.
- Customer service contact information is provided for assistance.
Site capacity
- Limit of one RV with tow or one vehicle per tent site, with an option for one extra vehicle at an additional fee.
Fires & fuel
- Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to weather conditions, prohibiting campfires and charcoal fires.
Wildlife & food storage
- Obtain firewood locally and burn it on-site to prevent the spread of harmful organisms.
Fees & deposits
- Senior passes must be applied during booking for discounts on single sites.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
