Little Maud Campground
White River National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Carbondale, CO, CO
Price: From $32 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (94 reviews)
Season: May through October
Located approximately 14 miles east of Basalt, Colorado, in the White River National Forest, Little Maud Campground is situated on Ruedi Reservoir at an elevation of 7,800 feet. Sites at this campground open up to views of the reservoir and starry nighttime skies. A mixed conifer forest hems in the shoreline and nearby peaks offer an ideal setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation.Renowned for its fly fishing, Fryingpan River flows below Ruedi Dam.
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, Boat Launch
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Little Maud Campground offers spectacular scenery with reservoir views and starry skies in a mixed conifer forest setting at 7,800 feet elevation. Google reviewers consistently praise it as a beautiful, quiet place for unwinding with great access to water and outdoor recreation.
Wildlife alert: Mountain lions present in area; also watch for wapiti, yellow-bellied marmots, and golden-mantled ground squirrels. Common birds include mountain chickadees, black-capped chickadees, and Canada jays.
Insider tips for Little Maud Campground: Book early—this is a federal campground with only 21 sites and high demand Bring a water container; drinkable water pump is available but reviewers note it's better to be prepared No cell reception—embrace it or plan accordingly
Skip Little Maud Campground if: You need RV hookups; most sites have no hookups, only suitable for self-contained RVs. You visit outside May-October; campground operates seasonally. You require cellular connectivity; multiple reviewers report no reception.
Best time to visit Little Maud Campground: May-October — Official operating season for the campground.
Nearby campgrounds: Mollie B_White River (CARBONDALE, CO), Ruedi Marina Campground (CARBONDALE , CO), Dearhamer Campground (CARBONDALE, CO), Chapman Campground And Group (Carbondale, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Little Maud Campground
Cell signal at Little Maud Campground (Carbondale, 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 approximately 14 miles east of Basalt, Colorado, in the White River National Forest, Little Maud Campground is situated on Ruedi Reservoir at an elevation of 7,800 feet. Sites at this campground open up to views of the reservoir and starry nighttime skies. A mixed conifer forest hems in the shoreline and nearby peaks offer an ideal setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation.Renowned for its fly fishing, Fryingpan River flows below Ruedi Dam.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 21 sites and high demand
Bring a water container; drinkable water pump is available but reviewers note it's better to be prepared
No cell reception
embrace it or plan accordingly
Official operating season for the campground
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
Take I-70 west of Denver to Glenwood Springs Exit 116, Highway 82 to Basalt. At Basalt, take Frying Pan Road 15 miles to the Ruedi Complex Entrance.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)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.
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