Leadville, CO
Camp Hale Memorial Campground
Camp Hale Memorial Campground sits at 9,200 feet near Leadville and commemorates the WWII training site where the 10th Mountain Division and 99th Infantry Battalion mastered mountaineering and skiing before deployment. Twenty reservable campsites accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents, with no permit required.
All sites are standard campsites suitable for various camping setups. The grounds preserve historic foundations and structures from the original military installation, and interpretive signs along US Route 24 document the camp's role in training troops who later saw combat in Italy.
Camp Hale Memorial Campground sits within the Eagle River area, which also contains Camp Hale East Fork Campground and the Eagle River itself for additional recreation options in the Leadville region.
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Common Questions
What campers most often want to know about Camp Hale Memorial Campground.
Do I need a permit to camp at Camp Hale Memorial Campground?
No permit is required to camp here. You can reserve a site in advance through the standard reservation system.
How many campsites does Camp Hale Memorial Campground have?
Camp Hale Memorial Campground has 20 campsites available for reservations.
What types of camping equipment can I bring to Camp Hale?
The campground accommodates tents, RVs, and trailers. All sites are standard campsites.
What is the historical significance of Camp Hale?
Camp Hale was a WWII training site for the 10th Mountain Division, a unit of 15,000 men who trained in mountaineering and skiing techniques; some later saw combat in Italy. The 99th Infantry Battalion (Viking Battalion) also trained here, and interpretive signs along US Route 24 explain the camp's history and accomplishments.
What can I see at the campground today related to its military history?
Most of the original buildings have been torn down, but foundations and other structural footprints remain visible on the grounds. Interpretive signs along US Route 24 provide information about the site's historical significance.