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Redstone Campground
Overview
Overview
Redstone Campground in Carbondale, Colorado places travelers directly along the rushing Crystal River in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. This classic mountain camping destination offers visitors a rugged riverside setting beneath towering red sandstone cliffs. Travelers seeking an authentic high-altitude outdoor experience will find the campground's geography defines the entire atmosphere.
Location & Surroundings
Situated off State Highway 133, the park sits south of Carbondale and north of McClure Pass in the White River National Forest. The surrounding landscape features steep canyon walls, dense pine and aspen forests, and constant river currents. Expect crisp mountain air, cool evening temperatures even in summer, and immediate access to scenic byways winding through Garfield County.
Amenities & Park Features
Because specific on-site infrastructure details like hookups, potable water access, and maximum rig lengths are not universally published, visitors must contact management directly. When planning a stay at this forested location, RVers should verify specific site dimensions, generator hour regulations, and vehicle clearance limits to ensure a comfortable fit for their specific setup.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Outdoor recreation dominates this corridor of the Rocky Mountains. Visitors can explore the historic coke ovens just down the road in the tiny village of Redstone, hike regional trails climbing into the West Elk Wilderness, or fish the pristine waters of the Crystal River. Nearby Carbondale provides local dining, galleries, and supplies, while Glenwood Springs sits just a short drive north.
Who This Park Is Best For
This campground suits self-contained road-trippers, nature photographers, and anglers prioritizing wilderness access over urban conveniences. It appeals strongly to travelers journeying along scenic Colorado byways who want a rustic basecamp surrounded by dramatic geology rather than a manicured resort experience.
Reviews
Darcy Hodge
The hosts in site 20 are so friendly and helpful! The bathrooms are immaculate! Even the pit toilets! And, i dont know how they do it, but the pit toilets don't smell! I never took a shower, but they do have solar heated water showers. They were used, so I assume they were fine. My happy surprise was that there is 30 amp power and water in sites 1-19. Recreation.gov doesn't provide that info (it says 15 amp service, but 30 amp is available as well as water!). Sites can be hot due to lack of shade, so choose wisely. Enjoy the gorgeous views in the campground!
Shannon
The hosts in this campground are phenomenal. Very friendly, hard working, and prepared. The view in the group campground is stunning cliffs of Maroon Fm. Sandstone. Against a sunrise it's worth your effort to get here. The bear boxes in each site are welcome and should be used at all times. We saw several camp sites with food and trash left everywhere by clueless guests. Just one bear that gets used to food being found in that place means a nuisance bear. Don't get a bear killed because your lazy. Keep this wonderful and unique campground as a possible destination for future campers.
Mike and Susan Bailey
The campground host, Todd, is awesome!! Always working hard and there to assist when needed! Love this campground, bathrooms and showers are kept spotless! Todd goes that extra mile to keep things nice!
Mary Demeter
Beyond 5-star experience! This campground was clean, clean, clean!! It’s split into 2 sections, 1 side is primarily tent/van/small RV - which is the side I camped on (tent). The bathrooms on this side are vault toilets (2) with a solar powered shower housed in the same bathroom area. I didn’t use the shower, but both the toilet area and shower area were spotless. And the showers are free - wow! Campsite 32 is large and close to the bathroom without being right on top of it. All the sites are well spaced and there are large trees throughout so you don’t really see, or hear, your neighbors. The Crystal River is a walk across the road and the adorable town of Redstone is a 1 mi walk on a paved access road. While in Redstone, Propaganda Pizza is remarakable - with a deep-dish buttery crust I had dreams about. The camp hosts are friendly and take great pride in the campground. HIGHLY recommend this campground.
Ken Hunt
A very nice older campground. A good deal of space between sites. Hosts are on top of things. Bathrooms and showers are clean. If you have a camping partner who hates vault toilets this is the campground for you. They have composting toilets so you don't see stuff when you lift the lid. There is no odor too. The shower does not require change. Across from the bridge you entered on is the river access. Bring a chair and sit in the River. Spend time in Carbondale. You would be hard pressed to find a more dynamic mountain town. Great bike trails. The City Market there is pretty good too. Just walk around the streets. On Wednesday there is a farmers market. Basalt is more touristy. Marble is ok.