Bogan Flats Campground

White River National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: CARBONDALE, CO, CO

Price: From $32 per night

Price range: $32–$166 per night

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (294 reviews)

Season: May through October

Bogan Flats Campground stretches along the Crystal River in a valley of aspen groves, towering Ponderosa Pine, spruce, and willow. The setting is ideal for larger groups seeking recreation and relaxation in White River National Forest. Sites in the campground are widely spaced and offer a nice mixture of open and shaded spots, with several sites at the river’s edge.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/bogan-flats-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Bogan Flats stretches along the Crystal River in a valley of aspen groves, towering Ponderosa Pine, spruce, and willow, with widely spaced sites offering a mixture of open and shaded spots, several at the river's edge. The setting is ideal for larger groups seeking recreation and relaxation in White River National Forest.

Wildlife alert: Mule Deer, Wild Turkey, Northern Yellow Warbler, American Robin, and Plateau Fence Lizard documented in the area.

Insider tips for Bogan Flats Campground: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand. Several sites are located at the river's edge for premium Crystal River access. The group site is located away from the main campground for more privacy.

Skip Bogan Flats Campground if: You require RV hookups; most sites have no hookups and are suitable only for self-contained RVs.. You need camping outside May through October; seasonal operations only..

Best time to visit Bogan Flats Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..

Nearby campgrounds: Redstone (CARBONDALE, CO), Erickson Springs (Somerset, CO), Gothic (Crested Butte, CO), Maroon Bells Amphitheatre (Carbondale, CO).