Avalanche Campground

About

Avalanche Campground has 6 first-come first-serve campsites. It is located adjacent to Avalanche Creek. Fishing is available in Avalanche Creek and in the Crystal River, which is 3 miles downstream. One of the major trailheads into the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness is located adjacent to the campground. Proper food storage is required because of potential bear activity.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

• fuel station

  Phillips 66

  11 mi

• propane

  7-Eleven

  11 mi

• grocery

  City Market

  12 mi

• potable water

  Potable water

  14 mi

• trailhead

  Avalanche Creek Trailhead

  0.1 mi

• attraction

  Penny Hot Springs

  1.3 mi

• recreation site

  Dinkle Lake Picnic Site

  6.4 mi

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

Forest road access near this stay: AVALANCHE CREEK in White River National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

Contact & access

• CO
• fs.usda.gov
• OPEN