Camp Hale East Fork Group
White River National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: Minturn, CO, CO
Price: From $290 per night
Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (4 reviews)
Season: Memorial Day through Labor Day
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.For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.East Fork Group site has one site available for reservation: There is no electric hook-up or water available at this site. Group Site fa
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Camp Hale East Fork offers large group camping in a lush valley near the Eagle River headwaters within White River National Forest. The famous Colorado Trail is within walking distance, providing hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Wildlife alert: Moose, American Pika, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Canada Jay, Red-naped Sapsucker, Dusky Grouse, Horned Lark, and Wandering Garter Snake documented in the area.
Insider tips for Camp Hale East Fork Group: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability. Bring a self-contained RV as most sites have no hookups. Access the Colorado Trail directly from the campground for hiking and horseback riding.
Skip Camp Hale East Fork Group if: You need RV hookups - only electric hookups available and unsuitable for non-self-contained RVs.. You plan to visit outside Memorial Day through Labor Day seasonal window.. You require modern facilities - vault toilets only..
Best time to visit Camp Hale East Fork Group: Memorial Day - Labor Day — Official operating season for the campground..
Nearby campgrounds: Camp Hale Memorial (Minturn, CO), Tigiwon Community House (MINTURN, CO), Father Dyer (LEADVILLE, CO), Tabor (Leadville, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Camp Hale East Fork Group
Cell signal at Camp Hale East Fork Group (Minturn, CO): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with limited availability.
Bring a self-contained RV as most sites have no hookups.
Access the Colorado Trail directly from the campground for hiking and horseback riding.
Official operating season for the campground.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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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.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — White River National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at White River National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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