Near Red Cliff in Eagle County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Construction of Camp Hale

10th Mountain Division

— U.S. Army —

Construction of Camp Hale Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Dan Peterson, August 21, 2013

1. Construction of Camp Hale Marker

Inscription. Camp Hale is the only site developed by the United States Army specifically for mountain and winter warfare training. The location provided natural features necessary for training and convenient access by both a Federal Highway and the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad. The large open valley accommodated the more than 1,000 buildings and structures as well as parade grounds, weapons ranges and much more.

Construction of Camp Hale took place between April and November of 1942. The camp was officially opened on November 16. Pando Constructors recruited thousands of men and women to build the base. As part of the construction, the Eagle River was channeled through the Camp. The construction of such a large facility in a short period of time was a common experience across the United States during World War II. This achievement was extraordinary however, given the rugged conditions of the area. (Marker Number 1.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1942.

Location. 39° 26.168′ N, 106° 19.32′ W. Marker is near Red Cliff, Colorado, in Eagle

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County. It is on Camp Hale 1 (U.S. 24) near Camp Hale Spur 1B, on the left when traveling south. The site is approximately 8 miles South of Red Cliff, CO and 16 miles North of Leadville, CO on the East side of US 24. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Red Cliff CO 81649, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Colorado High Rockies. It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Rocky Mountains,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Entertainment Camp Hale (within shouting distance of this marker); Camp Hale (approx. 0.2 miles away); Forces Converge in the Eagle River Valley (approx. 0.2 miles away); Your Path Here Intersects with 10th Mountain Soldiers (approx. 0.2 miles away); Camp Hale-Continental Divide National Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rock Climbing at Camp Hale (approx. 0.3 miles away); Preparing for War in the Eagle River Valley (approx. 0.3 miles away); Tracing the Terrain of War Training (approx. 0.3 miles

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 27, 2025

2. Construction of Camp Hale Marker

away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Red Cliff.

More about this marker. This marker is amongst a set of historical markers about Camp Hale.

Regarding Construction of Camp Hale. The markers are visible from US Highway 24 on the East side.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Camp Hale

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 27, 2025

3. Construction of Camp Hale Marker

Looking southeast across Camp Hale-Continental Divide National Monument.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2013, by Dan Peterson of Glen Allen, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,435 times since then and 31 times this year. Last updated on October 9, 2013, by Dan Peterson of Glen Allen, Virginia. Photos: 1. submitted on August 24, 2013, by Dan Peterson of Glen Allen, Virginia. 2, 3. submitted on December 19, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.