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
Joshua G
VerifiedJune 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 002, Loop:
The Rangers all do a great job to ensure you have a fun, safe time! I have been camping Little Mattie for a very long time and will continue too! Thank you J
Joshua G
VerifiedJune 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 002, Loop:
The Rangers all do a great job to ensure you have a fun, safe time! I have been camping Little Mattie for a very long time and will continue too! Thank you J
Natalie R
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 004, Loop:
Site #4 - Labor Day weekend (Thurs/Fri nights only). The site didn’t have a large enough space for our tent, so we went to the camp host to check availability even though it was a holiday weekend. All spaces were booked. We noticed a couple of the sites never had anyone show up. Sure they purchased the 3 day minimum for the holiday weekend. I real bummer - we couldn’t enjoyed our site/visit a lot more. Overall, we like the convenience of Ruedi Res for SUP and the Toilet Bowl for fishing being so close.
Natalie R
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 004, Loop:
Site #4 - Labor Day weekend (Thurs/Fri nights only). The site didn’t have a large enough space for our tent, so we went to the camp host to check availability even though it was a holiday weekend. All spaces were booked. We noticed a couple of the sites never had anyone show up. Sure they purchased the 3 day minimum for the holiday weekend. I real bummer - we couldn’t enjoyed our site/visit a lot more. Overall, we like the convenience of Ruedi Res for SUP and the Toilet Bowl for fishing being so close.
Lea S
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 017, Loop:
Nice little campground tucked away. Most sites are not "private" but spaced out OK. There is no water service and no camp host directly at this site. Firewood can be gotten at one of the other two campgrounds nearby. There seems to be one site that has a 'permanent' resident which is a little weird...
Lea S
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 017, Loop:
Nice little campground tucked away. Most sites are not "private" but spaced out OK. There is no water service and no camp host directly at this site. Firewood can be gotten at one of the other two campgrounds nearby. There seems to be one site that has a 'permanent' resident which is a little weird...
Chris M
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 003, Loop:
Very clean campground in a great setting. Close to Reudi rez and Frying Pan, but quiet and away from the boat launches. Restrooms were exceptionally clean and well maintained. Just remember to bring all your water.
Chris M
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 003, Loop:
Very clean campground in a great setting. Close to Reudi rez and Frying Pan, but quiet and away from the boat launches. Restrooms were exceptionally clean and well maintained. Just remember to bring all your water.
Douglas B
VerifiedAugust 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 002, Loop:
Not much farther than the other Ruidi Campgrounds, but more quite and smaller.
Douglas B
VerifiedAugust 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 002, Loop:
Not much farther than the other Ruidi Campgrounds, but more quite and smaller.
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
