Openings · last 7 days
27
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 27 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234757
When Dearhamer Campground reopens
Dearhamer Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
48
Openings · last 90 days
48
Only 48 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 29, 2026 · of 12 monitored sites
Of the 504 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 29, 2026): 365 open for online reservation · 138 reserved · 1 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
27.6% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 365 of 504 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 29, 2026Not open online27.6%
Open site-nights365 / 504
Reserved (of online inventory)138 / 503
Weekday openings253
Weekend openings112
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 253 fall on weekdays and 112 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 287 of 348 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 12 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 007 | 36 |
| 010 | 36 |
| 013 | 36 |
| 012 | 34 |
| 004 | 33 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateSun · Sep 20
Next open weekendFri · Oct 9
The next bookable night is Sep 20; the first open weekend starts Oct 9. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
365 open site-nights across 12 sites at Dearhamer Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 41 2-night, 39 3-night, 15 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 20 at site 004.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 69 ft. 12 sites take 25 ft, 11 sites take 35 ft, 9 sites take 40 ft.
All 12 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 007 | 45 ft | None | 36 | 26 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +24 more |
| 010 | 42 ft | None | 36 | 26 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +24 more |
| 013 | 60 ft | None | 36 | 26 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +24 more |
| 012 | 42 ft | None | 34 | 26 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +22 more |
| 004 | 36 ft | None | 33 | 25 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +21 more |
| 011 | 47 ft | None | 32 | 25 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9 +20 more |
| 009 | 30 ft | None | 30 | 12 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +18 more |
| 001 | 52 ft | None | 28 | 12 nights | Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11 +16 more |
| 003 | 49 ft | None | 28 | 12 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 27, Sep 28, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11 +16 more |
| 008 | 38 ft | None | 27 | 12 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 12 +15 more |
| 002 | 69 ft | None | 26 | 12 nights | Sep 23, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 +14 more |
| 005 | 40 ft | None | 19 | 11 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 28, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21, Oct 22 +7 more |
About Dearhamer Campground
Overview
Located approximately 22 miles east of Basalt, Colorado, in the White River National Forest, Dearhamer Campground sits adjacent to the Fryingpan River above Ruedi Reservoir at an elevation of 7,800 feet.
Recreation
Renowned for its fly fishing, Fryingpan River flows below Ruedi Dam. Here, large rainbow, brown, cutthroat and brook trout are plentiful in an area nicknamed the "toilet bowl." The fish feed on Mysis shrimp, a small freshwater shrimp stocked in the lake.
The stretch of river from the dam down to the confluence of Fryingpan and the Roaring Fork River has been designated as Gold Medal Waters by the Colorado Wildlife Commission. Special regulations in this area include fishing only with artificial flies and lures, and releasing all trout except brown trout, with a limit of 2 fish over 14 inches.
For hikers and bikers, the Ruedi Trail, located north of the reservoir, climbs to the top of Red Table Mountain. The trailhead is located 200 feet north of the Jeep trail near the boat ramp and parking lot. This 8-mile trail gains over 3,000 feet in elevation, leading hikers to a spectacular panoramic view of the area.
Boating, swimming, and water skiing are all possible in the area.
Facilities
Dearhamer Campground has 13 standard sites suitable for tents, trailers, and RVs. There is a maximum length of 35 feet for RVs.
The sites are equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings. Guests also have access to vault toilets and a drinking water hydrant, but electrical hook-ups are not available.
Natural Features
In the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the 2.3 million acre White River National Forest is a place of serenity and adventure, boasting 8 wilderness areas, 4 defined seasons, and 10 peaks surpassing 14,000 feet in elevation.
Wildlife in the area abounds. Bighorn sheep navigate rocky ridges and bull elk bugle at dusk. Scenic rivers sustain populations of cutthroat, rainbow, and brown trout. Alpine regions provide habitat for pika and ptarmigan. These species, along with many others, depend on surrounding undeveloped wilderness, clean streams, and diverse forests to live.
Nearby Attractions
The nearby town of Aspen is a popular destination for visitors to the area. From downhill skiing and world-class fly fishing, to dining and resorts, there are a multitude of outdoor and indoor opportunities in this resort mountain town.
12 monitored sitesRVs up to 69 ftNo hookups7 shadedWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 10
Getting there
From Basalt, travel east on Frying Pan River Road for approximately 20 miles, just past Ruedi Reservoir to Dearhamer Campground.
Aspen Sopris Ranger District Po Box 309, Carbondale, CO 81623801-226-3564
BikingCampingHikingInterpretive ProgramsWater SportsWildlife Viewing
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-234757 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-234757 · Dearhamer Campground · Carbondale CO12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Dearhamer Campground?
Reservations for Dearhamer Campground are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 365 of 504 tracked site-nights are open (72.4%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 48 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 17:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Dearhamer Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 27 site-date openings at Dearhamer Campground in the last 7 days, 48 over 30 days and 48 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Dearhamer Campground?
39 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 20 at site 004. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Dearhamer Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
11 of the 12 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 69 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Dearhamer Campground?
October 2026, with 287 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 348.
When is the next open date at Dearhamer Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Sep 20 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Oct 9. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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