Contact Info
Sopris Ranger District
Carbondale, CO 81623
- Phone 1:
- 970-927-0107
Basics
- Number of Sites:
- 27
Amenities
Basic Amenities
- Drinking Water
- Flush Toilets
Special Features
- Fishing
Additional Conveniences
- Boat Ramp
Details
Season
Open through Sat Sep 07 2013Location
Getting There:GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
39.37667, -106.81389
39°22'36"N, 106°48'50"W
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. Take a right, then a left, and proceed to second campground.
Basic Info
- Total Sites:
- 27
The stretch of river from the dam down to the confluence of Fryingpan and the Roaring Fork River has been designated as Gold Medal Waters by the Colorado Wildlife Commission. Special regulations in this area include fishing only with artificial flies and lures, and releasing all trout except brown trout, with a limit of 2 fish over 14 inches.
For hikers and bikers, the Ruedi Trail, located north of the reservoir, climbs to the top of Red Table Mountain. The trailhead is located 200 feet north of the Jeep trail near the boat ramp and parking lot. This 8-mile trail gains over 3,000 feet in elevation, leading hikers to a spectacular panoramic view of the area.
Boating, swimming, and water skiing are all possible. Interpretive programs are popular activities.
