Avalanche (CO) Overview

Avalanche Campground has 9 first-come first-serve campsites and is located next to Avalanche Creek in the White River National Forest.

Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Each site also has a table, fire ring and grill. Amenities include vault toilets. Potable (drinking) water is not available. Cell service is also not available.

Area Recreation & Activities

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. Other activities include picnicking, mountain biking, hunting and wildlife viewing.

Other campgrounds in the area include Redstone, Bogan Flats and Lynx Pass.

Reservations:

First Come, First Served

Amenities

• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service - None
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
• Grills
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables

Activities

• Backpacking
• Bird Watching
• Creek
• Fishing
• Fly Fishing
• Hiking
• Hunting
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Stargazing
• Walking Trails
• Wildlife Viewing