About Aspen-Sopris Ranger District
Aspen-Sopris manages five [Wilderness areas](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/whiteriver/recarea/?recid=81135) and the spectacular [Maroon Bells Recreation Area](http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/whiteriver/specialplaces/?cid=stelprd3835353), the historical Crystal Mill, Ashcroft ghost town, and the small mining town of Marble, CO. This area provides outstanding recreational opportunities including downhill & cross-country skiing, hunting, hiking, camping, rafting, four-wheeling, snowmobiling, and world class fly fishing in gold medal waters. Big game hunters will find numerous rewards with our generous elk and deer populations hosting an estimated 45,000 elk and 80,000 deer within our summer inventory. Our forest rangers offer hundreds of group tours and interpretive presentations throughout the year at our local schools, on the trail, in our campgrounds, and on location at our three visitor…
- Managed by: White River National Forest, FS
- Where: in Carbondale, CO · 39.40034, -107.21316
Things to do:
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Jun & Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Three Gulch | Horse | 1.3 mi | 0.2 mi |
| B-Line | Horse | 1.3 mi | 0.3 mi |
| B-Line To Three Gulch Connector | Horse | 1.3 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Ruthie's Spur | Horse | 1.3 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Three Gulch | Horse | 1.4 mi | 1.4 mi |
| Mushroom Rock | Horse | 1.4 mi | 0.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 5.5 mi
Propane: 24.1 mi