Redstone
White River National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: CARBONDALE, CO, CO
Price: From $38 per night
Price range: $38–$91 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (327 reviews)
Season: May through October
Redstone Campground is set amidst a scattering of aspen groves on a ridge above the Crystal River at 7,800 feet, creating an ideal setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation in White River National Forest. Sites in the campground are widely spaced and offer wonderful views of red rock outcroppings and cliffs, though an understory of tall grass and a scattered forest provides plenty of privacy.For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.Redstone Campground has 35 stand
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/redstone to be notified when sites open up.
Redstone Campground sits at 7,800 feet amidst aspen groves on a ridge above Crystal River in White River National Forest, offering widely spaced sites with views of red rock outcroppings and excellent privacy. Campers consistently praise the exceptional camp hosts and immaculate facilities.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Bighorn Sheep, and Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel present in area; also Pine Grosbeak, Black-capped Chickadee, and various lizard species
Insider tips for Redstone: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Camp hosts Rob and Karen (and hosts at site 20) provide excellent local knowledge Firewood available for purchase on-site
Skip Redstone if: You need RV hookups — no hookups at most sites, suitable only for self-contained RVs. You require year-round camping — seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Redstone: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Bogan Flats Campground (CARBONDALE, CO), Erickson Springs (Somerset, CO), Maroon Bells Amphitheatre (Carbondale, CO), East Maroon Portal Picnic Site (Carbondale, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Redstone
Cell signal at Redstone (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.
Redstone Campground is set amidst a scattering of aspen groves on a ridge above the Crystal River at 7,800 feet, creating an ideal setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation in White River National Forest. Sites in the campground are widely spaced and offer wonderful views of red rock outcroppings and cliffs, though an understory of tall grass and a scattered forest provides plenty of privacy.For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.Redstone Campground has 35 standard sites, able to accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. The campground is equipped with picnic tables, a picnic shelter, campfire rings, showers, vault toilets, and drinking water.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Camp hosts Rob and Karen (and hosts at site 20) provide excellent local knowledge
Firewood available for purchase on-site
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Take I-70 west of Denver to exit 116 (Highway 82 East Glenwood Springs/Aspen). Follow 82 E for about 12 miles, then turn right onto Highway 133 south. Drive about 15 miles, then turn left at north entrance to the town of Redstone, CO. Campground is on left.
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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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