Copyright: Zander Higbie-Interactive Outdoors, Inc.
Ranch Creek Area at Camp Hale
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INTRODUCTION
This group campground site is located within historic Camp Hale, a training ground primarily used by the military during World War II. Camp Hale is partially responsible for the creation of Vail and Beaver Creek Ski resorts, as some of the soldiers who trained at Camp Hale returned to start these world class ski areas. Be sure to read the information sign posted at a turnoff on Highway 24, just a quarter mile south of the turn off for this road.
FACILITIES
Campsites: 1 group, up to 200 people Water: Hand Pump Tables: 16 Fire Grates: 2 Toilets: Vault Type Electric Hookups: Not Available Dump Station: Not Available OTHER INFORMATION
Campground Host: No
Level of Use: Moderate
Trash Service: Available
Directions from Vail: Take I-70 to the Minturn exit (#171). Follow Highway 24 south, through the town of Minturn, and continue a total distance of 14 miles from the interstate until you reach a valley opening. Turn onto the second major turnoff for Camp Hale, on the left (east) side, marked by stone pillars. Follow the road to the immediate right, and at .5 mile from Hwy 24 take a left at the "Y", then a right at the next "Y". Follow this road south approximately 1 mile, until it reaches another "Y". Take a right across the creek and follow the road for 300 feet.
Directions from Beaver Creek: Take I-70 to the Minturn exit (#171). Follow Highway 24 south, through the town of Minturn, and continue a total distance of 14 miles from the interstate until you reach a valley opening. Turn onto the second major turnoff for Camp Hale, on the left (east) side, marked by stone pillars. Follow the road to the immediate right, and at .5 mile from Hwy 24 take a left at the "Y", then a right at the next "Y". Follow this road south approximately 1 mile, until it reaches another "Y". Take a right across the creek and follow the road for 300 feet.
Seasonal Information:
Normal Services Available:
Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day or September
(NOTE: Currently closed (Summer 2001) due to the discovery of unexploded military munitions. Opening date as determined by US Army Corps of Engineers.)
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CLOSED. Opening undetermined.
Updated: 2001-06-13 11:30:00.0
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