Shepherds Rim Campground
White River National Forest
Surrounded by mountains and nestled near the wilderness, the Shepherds Rim Campground at Trappers Lake has 15 scenic campsites. Located at 9,720 feet in elevation, visitors can locate this campground on the right side of the road as you travel south from the Trappers Lake Outlet area.
Shepherds Rim Campground has one tent site, and 15 standard sites suitable for tents, trailers and RVs. The sites are equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings. Guests also have access to vault toilets and drinking water, but electrical hook-ups are not available.
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.
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.
- Prevent the spread of invasive species by inspecting and cleaning packs, equipment, and tires before using lake or trails. Certified weed-free hay is required for any livestock.
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.
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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 eight wilderness areas, four 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.
Nearby Attractions
There is an RV dump station within the Trappers Lake complex.
Recreation
Trappers Lake is known as the Cradle of Wilderness.
At approximately 302 surface acres, the lake contains a strain of native cutthroat trout and the Colorado Parks and Wildlife operates a spawn collection station at the Cabin Creek inlet during May and June.
Trappers Lake lies completely within the Flat Tops Wilderness; motorized boats and wheeled carts for boat transport are prohibited.
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
From Meeker, take Colorado Highway 13 east for 1 mile, then turn right on Rio Blanco County Road 8 and follow this for 39 miles to Trappers Lake Road #205. Turn south on Trappers Lake Road #205, and continue for 10 miles just past the Outlet Trailhead. The Shepherds Rim Campground is on the right.
Available Campsites
- Site 007, Loop SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
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