Little Mattie Campground

Aspen Sopris Ranger District Po Box 309, Carbondale, Colorado, United States
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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
RV Sites 17 sites Check Availability Tent Sites 1 site Check Availability

Activities & Attractions

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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

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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

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

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Rose C

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June 15, 2026 Stayed at: 017

We loved this campground sites nicely spaced, quiet and host very nice! We were in site 17 very secluded.not alot of shade for hot afternoon sun.so tarp or tent would be helpful

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Jennifer S

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June 10, 2026 Stayed at: 002

Camp host was very helpful and friendly.

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Erica S

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May 28, 2026 Stayed at: 009

Stunning views. Frequent wildlife. Very clean vault toilet facilities. So peaceful and just a really amazing place to retreat for a few days!

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Shawn S

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October 3, 2025 Stayed at: 005

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!

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Shawn S

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October 3, 2025 Stayed at: 005

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!

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Alex C

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September 23, 2025 Stayed at: 009

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).

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Alex C

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September 23, 2025 Stayed at: 009

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).

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Megan G

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September 22, 2025 Stayed at: 005

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

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Andy M

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September 22, 2025 Stayed at: 015

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.

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Megan G

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September 22, 2025 Stayed at: 005

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

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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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