Vail Area

Facility · Colorado ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

8,180 ft
Elevation

The eastern portion of the Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District surrounding the towns of Vail, Avon, and Redcliff, including the east side of the Holy Cross Wilderness and the west side of the Eagles Nest Wilderness.

Getting there

39.64360, -106.37813 · 39°38'37.0"N 106°22'41.3"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in2.42.52.63.02.11.31.91.91.91.92.42.0

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Vail Area

Can you reserve a site at Vail Area?
No. Vail Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Vail Area

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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