If you haven't been to Redstone Campground you are missing out on the best campground in Colorado. It was ranked number 1 in the Colorado Campground Guide. Redstone is just three hours west of Denver. The Crystal River Valley is just plain spectacular! The view from all the camp sites is unparalleled and it borders the Snowmass/Maroon Bells Wilderness.
This campground has three loops that are nestled along the Crystal River. The south loop (Mechaud) is dry camping and the two loops to the north (Osgood and Allred) have water and power. We always try to camp in the Osgood loop however, we have stayed in many of the sites in both the north and south. Bring your bikes and ride about one mile along the Crystal River into the enchanting town of Redstone. The fish are hungry in the Crystal River along the way, so bring your rod and plenty of flies or bait. In town, you will find the Crystal Club with weekend entertainment and extraordinary comfort food. Billy and Kim are the proprietors, and will make you feel right at home. If you wander down Redstone Boulevard, stop in at Tiffany Antiques and say hi to Bob or Craig. Across the street is the Redstone Store where you might pick up those last minute shopping items you forgot or found you need at the last minute. Their ice cream is to die for! Say hi to Laurie and Michael. Between Tiffany and the Redstone Store is the town park and on many weekend evenings you will find a variety of musical entertainment sponsored by the Redstone Community Association. If you travel a little farther south you will discover the Redstone Art Gallery. . .Stephanie has loaded the gallery with wonderful works of art from all over the world. Further down the street you will find the Redstone Company Store with tons of goodies to look over. At the end of Redstone Boulevard you will find the elegant Redstone Inn, a gracious inn in the old world style, with upscale dining and a wonderful bar. The Inn is blessed with wonderful food and entertainment on most summer weekends. The kids can enjoy the swimming pool on the patio, while you enjoy refreshments and watch their antics. You might also consider a tour of the outstanding Redstone Castle built by one of Americas robber barons in the early 1900's. Most of the tours are led by Sue and she explains many "dirty little secrets" and much of the history and old world memories of the mining era in the Crystal River Valley during the 1900's. The Castle tour is well worth the time and money spent. We have taken many of our friends on the tour and they all can't wait to return.
For those of you who enjoy the outdoors there is abundant fishing, hiking, and horseback riding. Stop across Highway 133 to Redstone Stables and tell Randy that Kim and Jennifer said hi. You won't be sorry you spent time at the ranch. Randy can show you some of the most scenic back country in Colorado...The Snowmass/Maroon Bells Wilderness on horseback. Bring your camera and be prepared to share these memories with your friends for many years to come. In the evenings Redstone Stables operates a romantic white horse drawn carriage down Redstone Boulevard.
If you have time, take a short drive along the Crystal to the town of Marble, Colorado just 12 miles south. Stop along the way at Hayes Creek Falls and try a little fishing. Marble is another gem in the Rocky Mountains with artists and the Yule Marble Quarry. Stop by Beaver Lake to try your luck on some trout or take a romantic canoe ride with your favorite lover.
All in all, a weekend in Redstone Campground is worth gold.
