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Ruedi Reservoir is a manmade reservoir located along the Continental Divide's West Slope at the Fryingpan River, approximately 15 miles from the town of Basalt within the White River National Forest. The reservoir is located at the former site of the town of Ruedi and was constructed between 1964 and 1968, owned and overseen by the United States Bureau of Reclamation. Visitors can enjoy boating, kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, tubing, and sailing on the reservoir's 102,000-acre water surface throughout the summer months.

The downstream area of the Fryingpan River is also acclaimed as a Gold Medal fishery, with endangered fish species in the area protected since the 1980s by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. Overnight campsites are offered nearby at the Ruedi Marina Campground, which is situated at an elevation of more than 7,800 feet above sea level. Ruedi Reservoir Map

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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