Dearhamer Campground
Dearhamer Campground is a national forest campground in Colorado. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Colorado
- Coordinates
- 39.36088, -106.73869
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Hiking, Interpretive Programs, Water Sports, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 801-226-3564
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Dearhamer Campground
Overview Located approximately 22 miles east of Basalt, Colorado, in the White River National Forest, Dearhamer Campground sits adjacent to the Fryingpan River above Ruedi Reservoir at an elevation of 7,800 feet. Recreation Renowned for its fly fishing, Fryingpan River flows below Ruedi Dam. Here, large rainbow, brown, cutthroat and brook trout are plentiful in an area nicknamed the "toilet bowl." The fish feed on Mysis shrimp, a small freshwater shrimp stocked in the lake. The stretch of river from the dam down to the confluence of Fryingpan and the Roaring Fork River has been designated as Gold Medal Waters by the Colorado Wildlife Commission. Special regulations in this area include fishing only with artificial flies and lures, and releasing all trout except brown trout, with a limit of 2 fish over 14 inches. For hikers and bikers, the Ruedi Trail, located north of the reservoir, climbs to the top of Red Table Mountain. The trailhead is located 200 feet north of the Jeep trail near the boat ramp and parking lot. This 8-mile trail gains over 3,000 feet in elevation, leading hikers to a spectacular panoramic view of the area. Boating, swimming, and water skiing are all possible in the area. Facilities Dearhamer Campground has 13 standard sites suitable for tents, trailers, and RVs. There is a maximum length of 35 feet for RVs. The sites are equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings. Guests also have access to vault toilets and a drinking water hydrant, but elect
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Taylor Lagoons · 40 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Ferrellgas · 25 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 88 designated routes (200 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dearhammer Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Little Mattie Campground | National forest campground | 3.8 mi | — | No hookups |
| Little Mattie | National forest campground | 3.9 mi | — | — |
| Ruedi Marina Campground | National forest campground | 4.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| Mollie B | National forest campground | 4.1 mi | — | — |
| Ruedi Marina Cg | National forest campground | 4.1 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites, Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.