U.S. Forest Service · White River National Forest · Minturn, CO

Camp Hale East Fork Group

Located in the wide-open spaces of a lush green valley near the headwaters of the Eagle River and East Fork Eagle River, Camp Hale East Fork is the ideal spot for large group camping. The surrounding White River National Forest offers campers a recreational oasis and an exciting Wilderness experience.

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CAMP HALE EAST FORK GROUPA photo of Site 001 of Loop EAST at CAMP HALE EAST FORK GROUP with Fire Pit, Shade, Food Storage, Tent PadA photo of Site 001 of Loop EAST at CAMP HALE EAST FORK GROUP with Fire Pit, Shade, Food Storage, Tent Pad
Photos courtesy of Victoria Patterson · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Group sites1
This site is booked as a single unit on Recreation.gov. The booking page shows which dates are open and how far ahead they release. How the booking window works

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

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SiteEntryFits, ftSurfacePeople / vehicles
001Back-in45Gravel200 / 20

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

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length45 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed

East Fork Group site has one site available for reservation: There is no electric hook-up or water available at this site. Group Site facilities include: hardened parking for up to approximately 20 campers/RV's depending on the size. Vehicles are restricted to hardened areas only. The site has 8 regular fire rings, and 1 group size fire ring, 1 pedestal grill, 3 food lockers, 1 double and 1 single vault toilet and 10 picnic tables. Garbage is disposed of at the Camp Hale Memorial Campground.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

ForestWhite River National Forest
BookingVisit Recreation.gov

White River National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Camp Hale East Fork Group10°20°30°40°50°60°January: 2.34 inches of precipitation, 44.5 inches of snowFebruary: 2.05 inches of precipitation, 40.5 inches of snowMarch: 2.38 inches of precipitation, 42.5 inches of snowApril: 2.90 inches of precipitation, 46.6 inches of snowMay: 1.97 inches of precipitation, 18.9 inches of snowJune: 1.10 inches of precipitation, 2.4 inches of snowJuly: 2.41 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowAugust: 2.55 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowSeptember: 1.80 inches of precipitation, 4.2 inches of snowOctober: 1.69 inches of precipitation, 22.4 inches of snowNovember: 1.99 inches of precipitation, 33.9 inches of snowDecember: 2.05 inches of precipitation, 38.5 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 14.8°F averageFebruary: 16.0°F averageMarch: 21.9°F averageApril: 27.6°F averageMay: 36.7°F averageJune: 47.7°F averageJuly: 53.4°F averageAugust: 51.5°F averageSeptember: 45.0°F averageOctober: 33.9°F averageNovember: 23.2°F averageDecember: 14.8°F average0 in10 in20 in30 in40 in50 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Climax, 6 miles from the campground at 11,344 feet, station USC00051660 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 25 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 295 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From I-70, take exit 171 toward Minturn. Turn south on Highway 24 and continue for approximately 19 miles, just beyond Camp Hale Memorial Site. Turn onto Old Highway East and follow for 2 miles to the campground.

Nearest townMinturn, Colorado
Coordinates39.4194° N, 106.2867° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Wildfire
    Willow

    15 mi from the campground · 7,359 acres · 92% contained

  • Prescribed
    Harris Park Broadcast Rx

    43 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 gearVail Sports ↗14.2 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗22.5 mi

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Explore

Worth a stop

The White River National Forest is home to several skiing and Wilderness areas, providing countless recreational opportunities for campers.

  • 1.2 mi
    Jackal Hut Via Ranch Creek
    3.5 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
  • 3.5 mi
    Mitchell Creek Old Railroad
    0.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 4.2 mi
    Colorado ↗
    58.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 4.2 mi
    CDNST - Colorado ↗
    25.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike · national_scenic_or_historic
  • 4.2 mi
    Powderhound
    1.8 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
  • 4.5 mi
    Chalk Lake
    2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike

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

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside White River National Forest.

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.

Natural features

Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the 2.3 million acre White River National Forest is the top recreation forest in the nation. Known as the birthplace of wilderness and home to world-renowned skiing, the White River Forest has something to offer every outdoor enthusiast.

Recreation

The famous Colorado Trail winds within walking distance of the campground, offering hiking, horseback riding and opportunities for wildlife viewing to guests. Several paths throughout the campground also provide easy walking and biking areas. Fishing is available in the numerous streams nearby, including both the Eagle and East Fork Eagle River, the Camp Hale Pond and several beaver ponds, with various types of trout available.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Camp Hale East Fork Group?

Sites at Camp Hale East Fork Group 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 East Fork Group?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Camp Hale East Fork Group have?

1 site, including 1 group site.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Camp Hale East Fork Group?

The longest site here provides 45 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 East Fork Group?

Yes, pets are allowed at Camp Hale East Fork Group. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Camp Hale East Fork Group?

The famous Colorado Trail winds within walking distance of the campground, offering hiking, horseback riding and opportunities for wildlife viewing to guests. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Camp Hale East Fork Group?

Minturn, Colorado. The White River National Forest is home to several skiing and Wilderness areas, providing countless recreational opportunities for campers.

Source: Getting there

What if Camp Hale East Fork Group is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Camp Hale Memorial (1.5 mi), Hornsilver Campground (6.4 mi, first-come), and Gold Park Campground (8 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby