East Marvine
White River National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Meeker, CO, CO
Price: From $24 per night
Price range: $24–$30 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
Set in a towering grove of mixed conifer and aspen trees on the western slope of the Colorado Rockies at an elevation of 8,200 feet. This is an ideal setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation. Hikers, hunters, anglers and equestrians can also find recreational opportunities nearby.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Set at 8,200 feet in a towering grove of mixed conifer and aspen on the western slope of the Colorado Rockies, East Marvine is an ideal base for hiking and horseback riding in the Flat Tops Wilderness. Google reviews consistently praise it as a family-friendly spot with an awesome campground host.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Pacific Marten, Snowshoe Hare, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, and Wandering Garter Snake present in the area.
Insider tips for East Marvine: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand. Great snowshoeing and cross-country skiing routes available with a yurt at the end. Equestrian facilities available; good base for horse camping and horseback riding.
Skip East Marvine if: You need electric hookups — no hookups at most sites.. You plan to visit November-April — campground is seasonally closed..
Best time to visit East Marvine: May-October — Official seasonal operations period; winter closure except for snowshoeing and cross-country routes.. Fall — Elk hunting amidst one of the largest elk herds in North America..
Nearby campgrounds: Marvine Campground (Meeker, CO), North Fork Campground (MEEKER, CO), Shepherds Rim Campground (MEEKER, CO), Horse Thief (Meeker, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at East Marvine
Cell signal at East Marvine (Meeker, CO): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Set in a towering grove of mixed conifer and aspen trees on the western slope of the Colorado Rockies at an elevation of 8,200 feet. This is an ideal setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation. Hikers, hunters, anglers and equestrians can also find recreational opportunities nearby.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand.
Great snowshoeing and cross-country skiing routes available with a yurt at the end.
Equestrian facilities available; good base for horse camping and horseback riding.
Official seasonal operations period; winter closure except for snowshoeing and cross-country routes.
Elk hunting amidst one of the largest elk herds in North America.
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
The East Marvine Campground is located 35 miles east of Meeker, CO. From Meeker, CO take Colorado Highway 13 east for 1 mile, then turn east on Rio Blanco County Road 8 and follow this for 28 miles. Turn south at Fritzlans' Guest Ranch, cross the bridge and turn east on Rio Blanco County Road 12. Follow this 6 miles to the Marvine Trailhead parking area.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — White River National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at White River National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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