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
Christopher D
VerifiedJuly 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 012, Loop:
Exceptionally kept bathroom facilities and friendly camp hosts. I camp for a week at this campground every year and am never disappointed! Can get crowded on weekends due to lake traffic, but through the week the site was quiet and comfortable. Thank you yet again for such a pleasant stay!
Christopher D
VerifiedJuly 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 012, Loop:
Exceptionally kept bathroom facilities and friendly camp hosts. I camp for a week at this campground every year and am never disappointed! Can get crowded on weekends due to lake traffic, but through the week the site was quiet and comfortable. Thank you yet again for such a pleasant stay!
Maddie M
VerifiedJuly 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 003, Loop:
Great campsite!!! Only thing we didn’t like was that nowhere on the website does it say you have to pay 7$ a day cash for a second car.
Maddie M
VerifiedJuly 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 003, Loop:
Great campsite!!! Only thing we didn’t like was that nowhere on the website does it say you have to pay 7$ a day cash for a second car.
Ray K
VerifiedJuly 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 017, Loop:
Quiet, peaceful, beautiful. High season, Mid July, yet not at all crowded. Vault toilets very clean. Would definitely return.
Ray K
VerifiedJuly 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 017, Loop:
Quiet, peaceful, beautiful. High season, Mid July, yet not at all crowded. Vault toilets very clean. Would definitely return.
Coleen E
VerifiedJune 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 015, Loop:
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.
Coleen E
VerifiedJune 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 015, Loop:
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.
Megan F
VerifiedJune 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 007, Loop:
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!
Megan F
VerifiedJune 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 007, Loop:
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!
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
