Campground

North Fork Campground

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

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North Fork Campground campground
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Weekend availability at North Fork Campground

Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 17, 12:54 PM PT

Sold out 1 of the next 6 weekends — exactly when cancellation alerts earn their keep.

  • Fri, Sep 18
    Sold out
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Open
    24/28 sites
  • Fri, Oct 2
    Open
    26/28 sites
  • Fri, Oct 9
    Open
    23/28 sites
  • Fri, Oct 16
    Open
    17/28 sites
  • Fri, Oct 23
    Open
    23/28 sites

Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.

How booked is North Fork Campground?

as of September 18

Sites are open right now — we found space out to Oct. That changes fast at a campground. We check North Fork Campground around the clock, so the moment your dates fill up and a cancellation reopens them, you'll be first to know. Weekdays still have room — for now.

Weekends (Saturday night)

Sep 26Open
Oct 10Open
Oct 17Open
Oct 31Open

Weekdays (Wednesday night)

Sep 23Open
Oct 14Open
Oct 28Open

Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.

Campsites & amenities

Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.

Campsites
28
Pull-through
6
Max rig length
40 ft
Standard No Hookup

About this campground

Overview 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.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. Other wildlife such as deer, elk and moose, also frequent this area. The North Fork Campground is close to a number of OHV trails. Use caution when riding, as domestic cattle and sheep may be grazing in the area. Hikers, hunters, mountain bikers and equestrians can also find recreational opportunities nearby. Facilities North Fork Campground has 28 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. Nearby Attractions Fishing Access: many areas alongside County Road 8; Lost Creek Trail Access: Lost Creek Trail #1808, Long Park Trail #1809, Snell Creek Trail #1810, Lily Pond Trail #1811, Big Ridge Trail #1820 Off-Highway Vehicle Access: East Beaver-Yellow Jacket Road #250, Cattle Creek Road #235, Fawn Creek Road #280, Deadhorse Loop Road #230, Pagoda Lake Trail #1804 Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.Charges & 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.

Getting there

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.

Elevation
7,874 ftCold nights, seasonal snow
Contact
970-927-0107

Activities

  • WILDLIFE VIEWING
  • HUNTING
  • HORSEBACK RIDING
  • HIKING
  • FISHING
  • CAMPING
  • BIKING
  • OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE TRAILS

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