Overview
Camp Hale Memorial Campground sits at an elevation of 9,200 feet, offering guests a wonderful setting for recreation and relaxation. Camp Hale is historic because the 10th Mountain Division, an unit of 15,000 men, trained here in mountaineering and skiing techniques during WWII. Some saw combat in Italy during the war.
Great Facilities and Amenities
Checkin Time
(All campsites have Checkin Time)
Checkout Time
(All campsites have Checkout Time)
Driveway Entry
(All campsites have Driveway Entry)
Max Num Of People
(Up to 10)
Max Num Of Vehicles
(Up to 2)
Pets Allowed
(All campsites have Pets Allowed)
Natural Features
In the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the 2.3 million acre White River National Forest is a place of serenity and adventure, boasting 8 wilderness areas, 4
defined seasons, and 10 peaks surpassing 14,000 feet in elevation.Wildlife in the area abounds. Bighorn sheep navigate rocky ridges and bull elk bugle at dusk. Scenic rivers sustain populations of cutthroat, rainbow, and brown trout.
Alpine regions provide habitat for pika and ptarmigan. These species, along with many others, depend on surrounding undeveloped wilderness, clean streams, and diverse
forests to live.This campground sits among a sparse growth of young Lodgepole pine in a wide, flat, open valley.
Recreation
With the headwaters of the Eagle River nearby, anglers will find pockets of solitude, casting lines for rainbow and brown
trout. The waterway was named by the local Ute Indians who thought there were as many branches of the river as there were tail
feathers on an eagle.Several ponds south of the campground offer good fishing opportunities.The Colorado Trail crosses within walking distance of Camp Hale, and gravel roads provide easy walking and bike paths within
the area.
Permitted Equipment
rv-Up to 40ft
tent-Up to 40ft
trailer-Up to 40ft
Nearby Attractions
The resort town of Vail is a popular destination for visitors to the area, offering downhill skiing, world-class fly fishing, dining and resorts. There is a multitude of outdoor and indoor opportunites in this mountain town.