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Little Mattie Campground

Little Mattie
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Featured amenities

Picnic Table

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

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Swimming

Seasonal information

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 13 to Sep 29

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

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

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.

Review Summary

4.4
100 reviews
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jason s

Verified

July 27, 2025 Stayed at: 005, Loop:

5

The camp host Jeff was great and is keeping the Little Mattie grounds in clean and great shape.
Some sites are better than others. Site 5 was okay, but close to the adjacent site. Not much tent space on site 5.

jason s

Verified

July 27, 2025 Stayed at: 005, Loop:

5

The camp host Jeff was great and is keeping the Little Mattie grounds in clean and great shape.
Some sites are better than others. Site 5 was okay, but close to the adjacent site. Not much tent space on site 5.

jeffery k

Verified

July 24, 2025 Stayed at: 015, Loop:

4

Great stay in every way EXCEPT no dump station. It hs been closed for two years and no one seems to know if there is a plan for putting a new septic in or not. There are no other stations in the area. Seems like this should be a priority at such a nice campground.

jeffery k

Verified

July 24, 2025 Stayed at: 015, Loop:

4

Great stay in every way EXCEPT no dump station. It hs been closed for two years and no one seems to know if there is a plan for putting a new septic in or not. There are no other stations in the area. Seems like this should be a priority at such a nice campground.

pam p

Verified

July 21, 2025 Stayed at: 009, Loop:

4

Our site was beautiful. The bathrooms were clean. It would have been perfect if there had been water in our campground. And it was hot, but you can't control that.

pam p

Verified

July 21, 2025 Stayed at: 009, Loop:

4

Our site was beautiful. The bathrooms were clean. It would have been perfect if there had been water in our campground. And it was hot, but you can't control that.

Jack L

Verified

July 17, 2025 Stayed at: 020, Loop:

3

Little Maddie is a good campground with more privacy. There is no running water. The camp host takes very good care of the campground and is supper helpful.

Jack L

Verified

July 17, 2025 Stayed at: 020, Loop:

3

Little Maddie is a good campground with more privacy. There is no running water. The camp host takes very good care of the campground and is supper helpful.

Hallie W

Verified

July 15, 2025 Stayed at: 009, Loop:

5

Fabulous location in a gorgeous canyon and the most private campsite on this end of the lake. Has a little beach you can easily walk to from your site. Our camp host was incredibly friendly and we felt safe here. Would stay again!

Hallie W

Verified

July 15, 2025 Stayed at: 009, Loop:

5

Fabulous location in a gorgeous canyon and the most private campsite on this end of the lake. Has a little beach you can easily walk to from your site. Our camp host was incredibly friendly and we felt safe here. Would stay again!

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.

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

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