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Elk Mountains · Colorado

Private campsites & glamping in Redstone, CO

Redstone is a storybook village of coke ovens, a Tudor-style castle, and a single main street tucked into the Crystal River Valley at 7,200 feet. The old coal-company town reinvented itself as an arts-and-outdoors enclave: galleries, a handful of storied restaurants, and trailheads into the Elk Mountains and Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness.

It's small - plan on Carbondale (20 minutes north) for groceries and gear. The Crystal River offers gold-medal fly-fishing, and the drive up the Crystal Mill road to Marble is one of Colorado's great slow adventures. Fall color along Highway 133 is spectacular and busy; book ahead.

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Camping in Redstone: FAQs

When is the best season for Redstone?

June-October for hiking and fishing; late September for aspens. Winter is serene but quiet - many businesses cut hours.

What is there to do in Redstone itself?

Tour the historic coke ovens and Redstone Castle (seasonal tours), browse galleries, eat at the Redstone Inn, and day-trip to the Crystal Mill, Marble, and McClure Pass.

Is the road to Crystal Mill passable?

County Road 3 to Crystal Mill is a rough 4WD road - high clearance required, and it's genuinely sketchy in spots. Jeep tours run from town if you'd rather not white-knuckle it.

Can I fish the Crystal River?

Yes - it's gold-medal trout water in stretches. You'll need a Colorado fishing license; local shops in Carbondale can set you up.

How far from Aspen?

About 45 minutes to an hour via McClure Pass (seasonal) - or 1.5 hours the long way around through Carbondale and Glenwood Springs in winter.