Freeman Mesa Picnic Site Access
Freeman Mesa Picnic Site Access
Freeman Mesa Picnic Site provides access to the north shores of Ruedi Reservoir, offering a day-use area ideal for picnicking and lake fishing.
Located 18 miles east of Basalt via Fryingpan River Road, the site charges $7 per vehicle per day but has no restrooms or potable water available. Note that this is a picnic area rather than a developed boat launch facility.
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