Campground

North Fork Campground

White River National Forest
Near Meeker, Colorado

Facilities

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.

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.

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.

Recreation Sites

  • Standard Nonelectric
  • Overnight

Activities

  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hunting
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Camping
  • Biking

Amenities

  • Trash Collection
  • Vault Toilets
  • Water

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.

Getting Here

Latitude
40° 3' 29.9999" N
Longitude
107° 26' 58.9999" W
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.

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

    • Contact Information

    220 East Market Street
    MEEKER, CO 81641

    For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.

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