Little Mattie
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Picnic Table Picnic Table

About Little Mattie Campground

Located approximately 14 mi eat of Basalt, CO, in the White River National Forest, Little Mattie Campground is situated on the Ruedi Reservoir at an elevation of 7,800 ft. 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 ft 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.

Available sites

18 total sites

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Boating

Boating

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Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Swimming

Swimming

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Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 13 to Oct 30

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

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

18 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 ft long · Gravel
🚐 002 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 ft long · Gravel
🚐 003 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 ft long · Gravel
🚐 004 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 ft long · Gravel
🚐 005 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 ft long · Gravel
🚐 006 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 ft long · Gravel
🚐 007 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 ft long · Gravel
🚐 008 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 ft long · Gravel
🚐 009 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 ft long · Gravel
🚐 010 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 ft long · Gravel
🚐 011 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 ft long · Gravel
🚐 012 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 ft long · Gravel
🚐 013 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 ft long · Gravel
🚐 015 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 ft long · Gravel
🚐 016 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 ft long · Gravel
⛺ 017 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 019 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 ft long · Gravel
🚐 020 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 ft long · Gravel

Reviews

123 reviews

Summary

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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.

Based on guest feedback

4.4

Overall rating

Based on 123 reviews

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5 stars 62.6% (77)
4 stars 22.8% (28)
3 stars 11.4% (14)
2 stars 1.6% (2)
1 star 1.6% (2)

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Coleen E

Verified

June 28, 2022 Stayed at: 015

Beautiful campground. Many sites are small with little room to set up a tent and I would recommend choosing carefully if you plan to have more than 2 people with one tent camping on a site. We camped on the driveway of the site with just enough room for our CRV on the remaining room of the drive. There is no water in Little Mattie so you have to drive to one of the nearby campgrounds for water. The campground hosts just arrived during our time at Little Mattie and quickly got to work cleaning bathrooms and putting the campground in order.

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Megan F

Verified

June 27, 2022 Stayed at: 007

I stayed in Little Mattie #7 and had a great time! The entire campground is close to the water, incredibly clean and well-spaced. The vault toilets were the cleanest and best smelling I have ever experienced! The camp hosts (I can’t remember their name but I stayed in June 2022) where incredible! Super welcoming, helpful and proactive about keeping the camp in wonderful condition.

There is more vegetation and trees is this campground than the other three at Ruedi Reservoir. It is the farthest from the marina, but it’s still just a few minute walk or a 3 minute drive. It has its own little cove just down the hill where you can boat, swim or kayak/SUP. It has just the right amount of people to be comfortable but not overwhelming. I would absolutely stay here again!

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Megan F

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June 27, 2022 Stayed at: 007

I stayed in Little Mattie #7 and had a great time! The entire campground is close to the water, incredibly clean and well-spaced. The vault toilets were the cleanest and best smelling I have ever experienced! The camp hosts (I can’t remember their name but I stayed in June 2022) where incredible! Super welcoming, helpful and proactive about keeping the camp in wonderful condition.

There is more vegetation and trees is this campground than the other three at Ruedi Reservoir. It is the farthest from the marina, but it’s still just a few minute walk or a 3 minute drive. It has its own little cove just down the hill where you can boat, swim or kayak/SUP. It has just the right amount of people to be comfortable but not overwhelming. I would absolutely stay here again!

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Scott C

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September 9, 2021 Stayed at: 020

Great site, private spots available. Bathrooms extremely clean! Nice proximity to reservoir. Would recommend

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Scott C

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September 9, 2021 Stayed at: 020

Great site, private spots available. Bathrooms extremely clean! Nice proximity to reservoir. Would recommend

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Joseph S

Verified

August 11, 2021 Stayed at: 007

Beautiful area
We were a group of 3 boys and two adults
We were able to have a campfire, we caught fish and went Kayaking
The bathrooms were very clean

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Joseph S

Verified

August 11, 2021 Stayed at: 007

Beautiful area
We were a group of 3 boys and two adults
We were able to have a campfire, we caught fish and went Kayaking
The bathrooms were very clean

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Jonathan C

Verified

July 12, 2021 Stayed at: 004

We had a wonderful experience. The campgrounds were nice and clean and the camp host was very attentive and made sure everyone was in compliance to the rules.

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Jonathan C

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July 12, 2021 Stayed at: 004

We had a wonderful experience. The campgrounds were nice and clean and the camp host was very attentive and made sure everyone was in compliance to the rules.

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Maria S

Verified

July 4, 2021 Stayed at: 016

Some of the sites are too small for anything larger than a 27’ RV. But some sites do have a good amount of privacy. Not a lot of traffic because it’s tucked in a valley. Overall a decent campground.

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Location & Directions for Little Mattie Campground

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

Elevation: 2,390 ft

Getting There

Take I-70 west of Denver to Glenwood Springs Exit 116, Highway 82 to Basalt. At Basalt, take Frying Pan Road 15 mi to the Ruedi Complex Entrance.

Nearest town

Carbondale, CO - 27 mi

About 47 min to downtown

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.

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: October 23, 2026

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