Camp Hale Memorial
Camp Hale Memorial Campground sits at an elevation of 9,200 feet, offering guests a wonderful setting for recreation and relaxation. Camp Hale is historic because the 10th Mountain Division, an unit of 15,000 men, trained here in mountaineering and skiing techniques during WWII. Some saw combat in Italy during the war. Most of the buildings have been torn down, but foundations and other "footprints" remain. The 99th Infantry Battalion (Viking Battalion) also trained at Camp Hale. There are interpretive signs along US Rt. 24, explaining the history and accomplishments of Camp Hale.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 21 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
21 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | 10 / 1 |
| 002 | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | 10 / 1 |
| 003 | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | 10 / 1 |
| 004 | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | 10 / 1 |
| 005 | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | 10 / 1 |
| 006 | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | 10 / 1 |
| 007 | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | 10 / 1 |
| 008 | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | 10 / 1 |
| 009 | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | 10 / 1 |
| 010 | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | 10 / 1 |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 40 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
Camp Hale Memorial Campground has 15 standard sites able to accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. The campground is equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings, and vault toilets. Drinking water and electrical hook- ups are not available at this site. Visitors must provide their own water. The road, parking area and spurs in the campground are gravel.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Forest | White River National Forest |
| Booking | Visit Recreation.gov |
| Rules | Parking spurs up to 60'. A food storage order is in effect. No hook-ups |
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Getting there
Located 15 miles south of the town of Minturn, Colorado on Hwy 24. Take I-70 east from Grand Junction, Colorado, approximately 135 miles. Take exit 171 toward US-24 E. Keep right and follow signs for Minturn/Leadville, merging onto US-24 E. After 17 miles, take a slight left onto 10th Mountain Div Memorial Hwy. Take first left into Camp Hale.
| Nearest town | Minturn, Colorado |
| Coordinates | 39.4203° N, 106.3150° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireWillow
15 mi from the campground · 7,359 acres · 92% contained
- PrescribedHarris Park Broadcast Rx
44 mi from the campground · 390 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Vail Sports ↗ | 13.7 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 21.4 mi |
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Worth a stop
The resort town of Vail is a popular destination for visitors to the area, offering downhill skiing, world-class fly fishing, dining and resorts. There is a multitude of outdoor and indoor opportunites in this mountain town.
- 4 miTennessee Pass Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 5 miWurts Ditch Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.5 miJackal Hut Via Ranch Creek3.5 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
- 2.9 miMitchell Creek Old Railroad0.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4 miColorado ↗58.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4 miCDNST - Colorado ↗25.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike · national_scenic_or_historic
- 4.1 miPowderhound1.8 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside White River National Forest.
- inWhite River National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,482,711 acres
- 2.8 miHoly Cross Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 122,453 acres
- 11.2 miEagles Nest Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 135,104 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Natural features
In the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the 2.3 million acre White River National Forest is a place of serenity and adventure, boasting 8 wilderness areas, 4 defined seasons, and 10 peaks surpassing 14,000 feet in elevation. Wildlife in the area abounds. Bighorn sheep navigate rocky ridges and bull elk bugle at dusk. Scenic rivers sustain populations of cutthroat, rainbow, and brown trout. Alpine regions provide habitat for pika and ptarmigan. These species, along with many others, depend on surrounding undeveloped wilderness, clean streams, and diverse forests to live. This campground sits among a sparse growth of young Lodgepole pine in a wide, flat, open valley.
Recreation
With the headwaters of the Eagle River nearby, anglers will find pockets of solitude, casting lines for rainbow and brown trout. The waterway was named by the local Ute Indians who thought there were as many branches of the river as there were tail feathers on an eagle. Several ponds south of the campground offer good fishing opportunities. The Colorado Trail crosses within walking distance of Camp Hale, and gravel roads provide easy walking and bike paths within the area.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Camp Hale Memorial?
Sites at Camp Hale Memorial are reservable on Recreation.gov. Visit Recreation.gov Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Camp Hale Memorial?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Camp Hale Memorial have?
21 sites, including 21 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Camp Hale Memorial?
The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Camp Hale Memorial?
Yes, pets are allowed at Camp Hale Memorial. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Camp Hale Memorial?
With the headwaters of the Eagle River nearby, anglers will find pockets of solitude, casting lines for rainbow and brown trout. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Camp Hale Memorial?
Minturn, Colorado. The resort town of Vail is a popular destination for visitors to the area, offering downhill skiing, world-class fly fishing, dining and resorts.
Source: Getting there
What if Camp Hale Memorial is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Camp Hale East Fork Group (1.5 mi), Hornsilver Campground (5.5 mi, first-come), and Gold Park Campground (6.5 mi, first-come).
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