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White River/Mollie B
Overview
Mollie B Campground offers a quintessential Colorado mountain experience within the expansive White River National Forest. Situated along the northern shores of the Ruedi Reservoir, this park provides a serene escape for travelers who prioritize natural beauty over modern luxuries. Visitors are treated to stunning views of the surrounding peaks and direct access to high-altitude recreation, making it a prime destination for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a quiet basecamp in the heart of the Rockies.
Location & Surroundings
Located roughly 15 miles up the road from the town of Basalt, the park sits at an elevation of approximately 7,800 feet. The landscape is defined by dramatic alpine vistas and dense stands of lodgepole pine and aspen trees. The proximity to the Fryingpan River valley creates a lush environment where the air is crisp and the night skies are exceptionally clear, offering a perfect backdrop for a traditional camping experience away from city noise and light pollution.
Amenities & Park Features
As a National Forest facility, Mollie B provides a rustic dry camping environment. While there are no electric, water, or sewer hookups, the park features well-maintained vault toilets and access to potable water via shared hydrants. Each site is equipped with a sturdy picnic table and a heavy-duty fire ring for evening gatherings. Most sites feature paved parking spurs that can accommodate a variety of RV sizes, though travelers with larger rigs should navigate the winding access roads with caution.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
The centerpiece of the area is Ruedi Reservoir, which serves as a premier destination for boating, sailing, and paddleboarding during the summer months. Anglers frequent the nearby Fryingpan River, which is world-renowned for its Gold Medal fly fishing opportunities. For those who prefer land-based adventures, numerous hiking and mountain biking trails wind through the surrounding forest. A short drive back toward Basalt offers access to local shops and dining options for those wanting a break from the wilderness.
Who This Park Is Best For
This park is best suited for self-contained RVers who enjoy a primitive camping style and want to disconnect from technology. It is a fantastic choice for families looking to spend quality time on the water or serious anglers chasing trophy trout. If you are seeking a quiet mountain retreat and do not mind forgoing modern conveniences like Wi-Fi, Mollie B offers an authentic connection to nature that traditional resorts cannot replicate.
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- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
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User Reviews
kayla scott
Such a beautiful place to go camping, we had a great time! The guy Jeff is absolutely awesome and was more than welcoming and happy to show us different areas highly recommend this area. Beautiful sites loved being close to the water. Working real bathrooms wild life all around.
KC Scott
Absolutely beautiful. Pictures are from site 33. Sites 31, 33, 35, 36, have the best view of the lake pottable water next to site 33. Clean restroom and trashcan on location. Jeff was the supervisor while we were there 10/3,4,5,/25 he was awesome and a wealth of information about the area. Lots of deer and great trout fishing.
Andrew Chaifetz
Clean and nice bathrooms! Flush toilets and running water in the bathroom for washing hands. Very nice setup. Campsites are a bit close together but our site 27 had some nice trees for privacy. It is closer to the bathroom so you can have access to it easier. No issue on smell from it or anything which we were glad of! I would highly recommend this spot for 2 campers. You can fit more campers in the spot if you 2 smaller tents. You could also move the picnic table (when we were there), which could allow you to have more space. Also, there’s space in the campsite below it, which could allow for another tent or 2, but you’d need to ask that campsite if they would be ok with it, as the campsite that sits below is on top of this camp site. That campsite below doesn’t have any privacy, but 27 did. Overall great spot for 1 medium to large tent for up to 4 people in a single tent. Our medium to large 4 person tent fit nicely and could have fit another 2 person tent if we moved some things around. Would have been very tight though keep in mind. Campsite had solid parking on concrete. Firepit was solid with a grill on top of it. Water is beautiful and you can see the water from your campsite which is beautiful to wake up to. I’d recommend getting firewood outside the camp, at a gas station. There was running water hookups at the camp site, which was great!
jessica martinez
I had a great time here! The host was really kind and very helpful. We forgot a spatula and asked if we can borrow one which they let us. Also cleaned the restrooms every morning
Stophin Housen
The Campsite is good, hosts are great but management of sights and parking is bad. Since Covid its about impossible to get any spot same day. They need to make some of the spots Walk in Only again. Cant have boat trailers in campground (Fine but don't charge me extra to park it over by boat ramp and complain boat ramp is getting to full.) Its disappointing seeing this lake becoming a zoo, and I feel they could do more to make sure locals are still included in the lake.