Ramsey Vista Campground
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Ramsey Vista Campground
Campsites here are spread through a stand of medium-sized ponderosa pines at the end of a road that once brought miners and equipment to the historic Reef mine and townsite. This campground is tucked among pine trees at 7,400 feet and offers spectacular views of Ramsey Peak. It’s a perfect destination to soak in the scenery and venture out on a hike from either of the trailheads at the campground. Garbage bins & a horse corral are available. Black bears in area.
Before you go
Season
Spring – Winter
Reservations
First-come, first-served
Fees
Single site: $15. With Interagency Access or Interagency Senior pass $7.50. Payable with cash or check.
Hours
April through November. Seasonal closure December 15 - March 15.
Restrictions
Trailer Camping is 12 feet and less. Longer trailers and motor homes cannot negotiate the switchbacks on Carr Canyon Road. No utility hookups. Pets on leash at all times. Pack and saddle stock are not permitted in campground. Properly licensed motorbikes may be used only for entering or leaving campgrounds.
Scenic drives that pass close
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.