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Freeman Mesa Day Use Area

Elevation: 7,800 Feet (2431.4 Meters)


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General Description

Freeman Day Use Area
Copyright: Zander Higbie-Interactive Outdoors, Inc.
Freeman Day Use Area
Freeman Mesa Day Use Area is located on the north shore of Ruedi Reservoir at an elevation of 7,800 ft. It provides access to water sports on the reservoir and hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and motorcycle riding in the surrounding terrain. Users of this site must bring their own drinking water. Restrooms are located on site.

Directions from Basalt: 21 miles east of Basalt, CO up the Frying Pan Rd, County Rd 104

Seasonal Information:
Normal Services Available: Year-round (NOTE: open year round, trash collection and vault toilets) .



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Recreation Opportunities
Activity Remarks On Site
ICON Sailing Ruedi Reservoir
Yes
ICON Cold Water Fishing Ruedi Reservoir
Yes
ICON Picnicking Ruedi Reservoir
Yes
ICON Swimming & Waterplay Ruedi Reservoir
Yes
ICON Sail Boarding Ruedi Reservoir
Yes



Nearby Services

Groceries: regional chain (Private - Profit) Directions: 21 miles west to Basalt

Gas Station: several regional chains in Basalt (Private - Profit) Directions: 21 miles west to Basalt

Nearest Hospital: Aspen Valley Hospital (Private - Profit) Directions: 29 miles west to Basalt and 17 miles to Aspen on Hwy. 82. At the roundabout west of Aspen, turn right onto Castle Creek Road and follow 1/4 mile to hospital on right.

Showers: KOA campground in Basalt (Private - Profit) Directions: 21 miles west to Basalt and 2 miles northwest on Hwy 82.

Nearest Pay Phone: US WEST (Private - Profit) Directions: 4 miles east on County Rd 104 to Meredith

Miscellaneous: Propane at KOA campground (Private - Profit) Directions: 21 miles west to Basalt and 2 miles northwest on Hwy 82



More Information

Visitor Information:

Aspen Chamber Resort Association, 425 Rio Grande Pl. , Aspen, CO, 81611, Phone: 970-925-1940






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