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USDA Forest Service
White River
National Forest
900 Grand Ave.
P.O. Box 948
Glenwood Springs CO 81602
970-945-2521

Telephone for the
Hearing Impaired
970-945-3255

Avalanche Campground

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Access

Avalanche Campground is 13 miles south of Carbondale. It is located adjacent to Avalanche Creek. 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.

Facilities

Camping units for autos, pickup campers, and tents.

Two vault type toilets.

Camping units have tables, firerings, and parking spurs.

Campground roads are not paved.

Water available from well.

Electricity is not available.

No reservations necessary - "first come, first served."

Attractions & Considerations

Nearest Services :

Grocery Store - Redstone (8 miles south)/Carbondale (13 miles north)

Gas Station - Redstone

Dump Station - Glenwood Springs (23 miles north)

Physician - Carbondale

Hospital - Glenwood Springs

Church - Redstone/Carbondale

Map of Campground

Currently under development.