Recreation area

Flat Tops NW

White River National Forest · Colorado — managed by USDA Forest Service

First-come, first-served — no online reservations

About this campground

Flat Tops NW covers the southeastern part of the Blanco Ranger District (including most of the Flat Tops Wilderness) from Ripple Creek Pass to Rio Blanco County Road 10.

Elevation
9,508 ftCold nights, seasonal snow

Activities

  • CAMPING
  • FISHING
  • HIKING
  • HORSEBACK RIDING
  • HUNTING
  • PICNICKING
  • RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
  • FIRE LOOKOUTS/CABINS OVERNIGHT
  • HORSE CAMPING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.