Little Mattie Campground

Little Mattie
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Featured amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

18 total sites

RV Sites

17 sites

Tent Sites

1 site

About Little Mattie Campground

Located approximately 14 miles eat of Basalt, CO, in the White River National Forest, Little Mattie Campground is situated on the Ruedi Reservoir at an elevation of 7800 feet. Sites are open to the starry nighttime skies and access to the lake and trails. It sits amid a mixed conifer forest and offers an ideal setting for guest seeking recreation and relaxation. Little Mattie has 19 standard sites suitable for tents, trailers and RVs. There is a maximum length of 30 feet for RVs & trailers. The sites are equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings and bear boxes (food storage lockers). Guests also have access to vault toilets and drinking water, but electrical hook-ups are not available.

Number of accommodations: 18

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Boating

Boating

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Swimming

Swimming

Summer

Seasonal information

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 13 to Sep 29

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Campfire Ring
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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18 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 002 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 003 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 004 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 005 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 006 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 007 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 008 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 009 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 010 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 011 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 012 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 013 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 015 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 016 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
017 Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 019 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 020 RV
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (114)

What Guests Are Saying

Little Mattie Campground offers a peaceful retreat with well-maintained facilities and a friendly camp host, Jeff, who is attentive and helpful. The campground features clean bathrooms and spacious, private sites, making it a favorite among local campers. While there is no running water on-site, nearby campgrounds provide easy access to water, and guests appreciate the beautiful surroundings and wildlife.

Review Summary

4.4
114 reviews
5
61.4%
70
4
24.6%
28
3
11.4%
13
2
0.9%
1
1
1.8%
2

Daniel S

Verified

August 13, 2020 Stayed at: 016

5

This is a nice, quiet and clean campground. There is no water here but there is at Little Maude, the next camp over. The site is level and close enough to the lake to do a bit of fishing. Overall, a peaceful place with really great camp hosts! Toilets were clean and always had tissue. I was pleased by the experience.

Daniel S

Verified

August 13, 2020 Stayed at: 016

5

This is a nice, quiet and clean campground. There is no water here but there is at Little Maude, the next camp over. The site is level and close enough to the lake to do a bit of fishing. Overall, a peaceful place with really great camp hosts! Toilets were clean and always had tissue. I was pleased by the experience.

Tracey O

Verified

August 12, 2020 Stayed at: 004

5

The new camp host is fantastic. Hope he is still there for our upcoming visit.

Tracey O

Verified

August 12, 2020 Stayed at: 004

5

The new camp host is fantastic. Hope he is still there for our upcoming visit.

Location Little Mattie Campground

Address:
Aspen Sopris Ranger District Po Box 309
Carbondale, CO, 81623
United States

Highway access

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.

Elevation: 2390 feet

Distance to downtown

27 mi drive to downtown Carbondale (about 47 min)

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: September 9, 2026

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