Recreation area

Vail Area

White River National Forest · Colorado — managed by USDA Forest Service

First-come, first-served — no online reservations

About this campground

The eastern portion of the Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District surrounding the towns of Vail, Avon, and Redcliff, including the east side of the Holy Cross Wilderness and the west side of the Eagles Nest Wilderness.

Elevation
8,180 ftCold nights, seasonal snow

Activities

  • AUTO TOURING
  • BIKING
  • FISHING
  • HIKING
  • HORSEBACK RIDING
  • HUNTING
  • PICNICKING
  • WINTER SPORTS
  • RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
  • VISITOR CENTER
  • WILDLIFE VIEWING
  • FIRE LOOKOUTS/CABINS OVERNIGHT
  • BOATING
  • CAMPING
  • INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.