Camp Hale Memorial

White River National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: Minturn, CO, CO

Price: From $25 per night

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (144 reviews)

Season: Memorial Day through Labor Day

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.

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

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

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

Camp Hale Memorial Campground sits at 9,200 feet elevation offering wonderful recreation and relaxation opportunities. The campground is historic, as the 10th Mountain Division trained here during WWII in mountaineering and skiing techniques, with foundations and footprints still visible.

Wildlife alert: Moose and snowshoe hare present in area. Also watch for Canada jay, dusky grouse, and wandering garter snakes.

Insider tips for Camp Hale Memorial: Book early as this is a popular federal campground Self-contained RVs only - no hookups available at most sites Historic site features visible WWII foundations and footprints worth exploring

Skip Camp Hale Memorial if: Traveling outside Memorial Day through Labor Day - campground closed. Your RV requires electrical hookups - not available at most sites. You prefer lower elevation camps - elevation is 9,200 feet.

Best time to visit Camp Hale Memorial: Memorial Day - Labor Day — Campground operates seasonally during this period only.

Nearby campgrounds: Camp Hale East Fork Group (Minturn, CO), Tigiwon Community House (MINTURN, CO), Tabor (Leadville, CO), Father Dyer (LEADVILLE, CO).

Cell Phone Coverage at Camp Hale Memorial

Cell signal at Camp Hale Memorial (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.

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Minturn, CO, CO★ 4.7 (144 reviews)From $25/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMemorial Day through Labor Day
Stay limit14 days
Max RV40 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
PetsAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFishing

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ Traveling outside Memorial Day through Labor Day - campground closed✕ Your RV requires electrical hookups - not available at most sites✕ You prefer lower elevation camps - elevation is 9,200 feet

Insider tips & when to go

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Book early as this is a popular federal campground

Self-contained RVs only - no hookups available at most sites

Historic site features visible WWII foundations and footprints worth exploring

Best: Memorial Day - Labor Day

Campground operates seasonally during this period only

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Moose and snowshoe hare present in area. Also watch for Canada jay, dusky grouse, and wandering garter snakes.

Location

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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. From Denver: Take 1-70 west approximately 90 miles. Take exit 171 toward US-24 E. Keep right and follow signs for Minturn/Leadville, merging onto US-24 E.

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Pro tips

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Camp Hale Memorial cost per night?+
Camp Hale Memorial costs $25 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Camp Hale Memorial open?+
Camp Hale Memorial is open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Camp Hale Memorial have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Camp Hale Memorial?+
Camp Hale Memorial can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet.
How do I make reservations at Camp Hale Memorial?+
Camp Hale Memorial is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Camp Hale Memorial?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Camp Hale Memorial is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Camp Hale Memorial open, and what are check-in times?+
Camp Hale Memorial is open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

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$25 /night★ 4.7 (144)
SeasonMemorial Day through Labor Day
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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