Mollie B_White River
White River National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: CARBONDALE, CO, CO
Price: From $32 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (90 reviews)
Season: May through October
Located approximately 14 miles east of Basalt, Colorado in White River National Forest, Mollie B White River Campground sits adjacent to the Ruedi Reservoir at an elevation just under 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.The nearby town of Aspen is a popular destination for visitors to the area.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/mollie-b-white-river to be notified when sites open up.
Beautiful reservoir views at 7,800 feet elevation with excellent fly fishing on the Fryingpan River below. Campers consistently praise the scenic setting, clean facilities, and welcoming staff.
Wildlife alert: Mountain lions, elk (wapiti), marmots, ground squirrels, and bald eagles observed in the area
Insider tips for Mollie B_White River: Sites 31, 33, 35, 36 have the best lake views Site 33 has potable water access directly adjacent Site 27 offers good tree privacy despite close site spacing
Skip Mollie B_White River if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites. You prefer spontaneous visits — book early as this federal campground fills quickly. You visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Mollie B_White River: May-October — Official operating season per RIDB data.
Nearby campgrounds: Little Maud Campground (Carbondale, CO), Ruedi Marina Campground (CARBONDALE , CO), Dearhamer Campground (CARBONDALE, CO), Chapman Campground And Group (Carbondale, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Mollie B_White River
Cell signal at Mollie B_White River (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 White River National Forest, Mollie B White River Campground sits adjacent to the Ruedi Reservoir at an elevation just under 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.The nearby town of Aspen is a popular destination for visitors to the area.
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 entrySites 31, 33, 35, 36 have the best lake views
Site 33 has potable water access directly adjacent
Site 27 offers good tree privacy despite close site spacing
Official operating season per RIDB data
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. Take a right, then a left, and proceed to second campground.
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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