North Fork Campground
White River National Forest
North Fork Campground is set in a towering aspen grove on the western slope of the Colorado Rockies at an elevation of 7,800 feet. This is an ideal setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation.
Most sites are widely spaced and open up to the river valley, though a heavy understory of tall grass and wild roses provide privacy. The North Fork of the White River is across from the campground.
North Fork Campground has 39 standard sites able to accommodate tents, trailers and RVs.
The campground is equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings, vault toilets, and drinking water. Electrical hook-ups are not available.
Firewood is available on-site.
Notifications and Alerts
ATTENTION – BE BEAR AWARE
Bears are active in all campgrounds, It is important that you store all food (dry, fresh, frozen, packaged, etc.), all beverages (canned, bottled, fresh, frozen etc.), all pet food and any product that has an odor in a locked food storage locker at the site, locked vehicle (windows and door must be locked), or in your locked camper with all windows, doors and hatches locked when you are not with it.
Help us keep you and bears safe.
Quiet Hours: 10pm - 6am. This means no use of generators during this time.
Dogs are required to be on leash at all times in campgrounds. Not complying can result in loss of campsite and possible fines.
Need to Know
Please Note: One RV with tow per single site or one vehicle per tent site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicle will be charged a per night fee and collected at the campground.
- Group site is currently closed at this campground
- Prevent the spread of invasive species by inspecting and cleaning packs, equipment, and tires before using lake or trails
All food, beverages, trash and scented items must be properly stored when not attended. Bear-proof food lockers are provided at each site and bear-proof trash receptacles are provided at the campground.
Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests.
Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.
Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed.
- Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
Any accepted senior passes must be entered for the discount at the time of booking for single sites only.
Click here for more information about White River National Forest
Natural Features
In the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the 2.3 million acre White River National Forest is a place of serenity and adventure, boasting 8 wilderness areas, 4 defined seasons, and 10 peaks surpassing 14,000 feet in elevation.
Wildlife in the area abounds. Bighorn sheep navigate rocky ridges and bull elk bugle at dusk. Scenic rivers sustain populations of cutthroat, rainbow, and brown trout. Alpine regions provide habitat for pika and ptarmigan. These species, along with many others, depend on surrounding undeveloped wilderness, clean streams, and diverse forests to live.
The campground sits above the North Fork White River valley, surrounded by forested mountain peaks.
Nearby Attractions
Whitewater adventure seekers may want to raft portions of the White River, as it is navigable by small craft throughout most of its length to its confluence with the Green River.
Recreation
Flowing near the campground is the North Fork of the White River, renowned for its fly fishing. Rainbow, brown, cutthroat and brook trout are plentiful in this waterway. The nearby peaks and soothing sounds from the river offer anglers a perfect backdrop to an afternoon of fishing.
The North Fork Campground is close to a number of OHV trails. Use caution when riding, as domestic cattle may be grazing in the area.
Hikers, hunters, mountain bikers and equestrians can also find recreational opportunities nearby.
Changes & Cancellations
Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.
Contact Information
Mailing
220 East Market Street MEEKER CO 81641
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 970-927-0107
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
Take I-70 west of Denver, Colorado, to Rifle. Take Highway 13 to Meeker,
and turn on Country Road 8 for 32 miles. Turn left into North Fork
Campground.
Available Campsites
- Site 010, Loop BLNC, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop BLNC, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop BLNC, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop BLNC, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop BLNC, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop BLNC, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop BLNC, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop BLNC, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop BLNC, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop BLNC, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop BLNC, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop BLNC, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop BLNC, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop BLNC, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop BLNC, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop BLNC, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop BLNC, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop BLNC, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop BLNC, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop BLNC, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop BLNC, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop BLNC, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop BLNC, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop BLNC, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop BLNC, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop BLNC, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop BLNC, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop BLNC, Type Standard Nonelectric
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