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Average nightly rates18 total sites
RV Sites
17 sites
Tent Sites
1 site
About Little Mattie Campground
Number of accommodations: 18
Activities & Attractions
Nearby
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Swimming
Year-round
Fishing
Hiking
Spring
Boating
Summer
Boating
Swimming
Fall
Boating
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 (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.
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
Julie P
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 003
Overall the campground was beautiful with very clean restrooms. Views of the Ruedi Reservoir and surrounding mountains were awesome, including fishing on the Frying Pan River. Even though there was no drinking water, driving to the nearby campground worked just fine. Will definitely return!
Julie P
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 003
Overall the campground was beautiful with very clean restrooms. Views of the Ruedi Reservoir and surrounding mountains were awesome, including fishing on the Frying Pan River. Even though there was no drinking water, driving to the nearby campground worked just fine. Will definitely return!
CARL D
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 005
Had the place almost to myself. Nice location for fishing the lower Pan. Site # 5 needs to be leveled some.
CARL D
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 005
Had the place almost to myself. Nice location for fishing the lower Pan. Site # 5 needs to be leveled some.
Loren P
VerifiedAugust 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 002
Beautiful large camp sites.
Loren P
VerifiedAugust 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 002
Beautiful large camp sites.
Darrell W
VerifiedAugust 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 003
Campground host was great! Firewood could be purchased from the host as well. Very clean restrooms. Most campsites were very private. We had # 16 which was a great site.
Darrell W
VerifiedAugust 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 003
Campground host was great! Firewood could be purchased from the host as well. Very clean restrooms. Most campsites were very private. We had # 16 which was a great site.
John A
VerifiedJuly 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 010
clean bathrooms
John A
VerifiedJuly 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 010
clean bathrooms
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.
Elevation: 2390 feet
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
