A gravel road curving into a high mountain valley at first light, the peaks catching the sun.

Forest Service group campground

Camp Hale East Fork Group

Forest Service group campground in White River National Forest, Eagle County, Colorado. 9,429 feet. 7.6 miles from Red Cliff.

Managed by
Forest Service White River National Forest
Elevation
9,429 ft USGS elevation model, at the mapped point
Sites
1 1 group standard non-electric
Longest rig
45 ft The longest vehicle any site is listed for
Hookups
None listed
Reservations
Recreation.gov
County
Eagle County

Overview

Located in the wide-open spaces of a lush green valley near the headwaters of the Eagle River and East Fork Eagle River, Camp Hale East Fork is the ideal spot for large group camping.

The surrounding White River National Forest offers campers a recreational oasis and an exciting Wilderness experience.

Recreation

The famous Colorado Trail winds within walking distance of the campground, offering hiking, horseback riding and opportunities for wildlife viewing to guests. Several paths throughout the campground also provide easy walking and biking areas.

Fishing is available in the numerous streams nearby, including both the Eagle and East Fork Eagle River, the Camp Hale Pond and several beaver ponds, with various types of trout available.

Facilities

East Fork Group site has one site available for reservation: There is no electric hook-up or water available at this site.

Group Site facilities include: hardened parking for up to approximately 20 campers/RV's depending on the size. Vehicles are restricted to hardened areas only. The site has 8 regular fire rings, and 1 group size fire ring, 1 pedestal grill, 3 food lockers, 1 double and 1 single vault toilet and 10 picnic tables.

Garbage is disposed of at the Camp Hale Memorial Campground.

Natural Features

Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the 2.3 million acre White River National Forest is the top recreation forest in the nation. Known as the birthplace of wilderness and home to world-renowned skiing, the White River Forest has something to offer every outdoor enthusiast.

Nearby Attractions

The White River National Forest is home to several skiing and Wilderness areas, providing countless recreational opportunities for campers.

The description, directions and fees are the Forest Service’s own words, from its record on Recreation.gov.

What people do here

  • camping
  • fishing
  • hiking
  • wildlife viewing

The land around Camp Hale East Fork Group

The ringed pin is this group campground; the others are its nearest neighbours. Switch on forest roads or BLM routes to see the way in.

Interactive map. Drag to pan, scroll or pinch to zoom, and select any point to see which agency manages the land. Arrow keys pan and the plus and minus keys zoom when the map has focus. A list of every state with its share of federal land is on the Explore page.

Map layers

Layers
Base map
Legend

Federal land, by managing agency

  • Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
  • US Forest Service (USFS)
  • National Park Service (NPS)
  • US Fish and Wildlife (USFW)
  • Bureau of Reclamation (USBR)
  • Department Of Defense (DOD)
  • Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
  • Other Federal
  • State
  • Local
  • Alaska Native Lands (Patented or Interim Conveyed)
  • Alaska Native Allotment

Federal campgrounds, by agency

  • Forest Service
  • Bureau of Land Management
  • National Park Service
  • Army Corps of Engineers
  • Reclamation, Fish and Wildlife and others

State and local land (USGS PAD-US)

  • State land
  • County and city land
  • Regional agency or district
  • Land trust or conservancy

Gaps with no tint inside public land are private parcels, often old mining claims and homesteads. They are not open to the public.

Dashed clay lines on the base map are unpaved tracks from OpenStreetMap. They show what exists on the ground, not what is legal to drive.

Select any point to see who manages the land.

Boundaries are approximate and land status changes. This map is a planning aid, not a survey or a statement of access. Confirm routes, closures and camping rules with the managing office.

Source: Recreation Information Database (Recreation.gov), record updated March 11, 2026. Elevation from the USGS 3D Elevation Program. Seasons, fees, water and fire rules change; the managing office has the final word.