Marvine Campground
White River National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Meeker, CO, CO
Price: From $23 per night
Price range: $23–$52 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (56 reviews)
Season: May through October
Marvine Campground is 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, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Marvine Campground offers 22 well-maintained sites in a scenic mixed conifer and aspen forest at 8,200 feet elevation, serving as an ideal base for hiking, fishing, and horseback riding in the Flat Tops Wilderness area with one of North America's largest elk herds nearby.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Pacific Marten, Snowshoe Hare, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, and Wandering Garter Snake present in the area.
Insider tips for Marvine Campground: Book early—this is a popular federal campground with limited availability. Abundant firewood available on-site. Vault toilets are well-maintained and stocked according to camper reports. Sites offer good privacy spacing between locations.
Skip Marvine Campground if: You need RV hookups—most sites have no hookups and are suitable only for self-contained RVs.. You require winter camping—seasonal operations May through October only.. You have unleashed dogs—leash requirement is mandatory at all times..
Best time to visit Marvine Campground: September-October — Fall season offers elk hunting opportunities and long-term campers report this as peak season for visits.. May-October — Campground operates seasonally during this window..
Nearby campgrounds: East Marvine (Meeker, CO), North Fork Campground (MEEKER, CO), Shepherds Rim Campground (MEEKER, CO), Horse Thief (Meeker, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Marvine Campground
Cell signal at Marvine Campground (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.
Marvine Campground is 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 popular federal campground with limited availability.
Abundant firewood available on-site.
Vault toilets are well-maintained and stocked according to camper reports.
Sites offer good privacy spacing between locations.
Fall season offers elk hunting opportunities and long-term campers report this as peak season for visits.
Campground operates seasonally during this window.
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
The Marvine Campground is located 35 miles east of Meeker. From Meeker, 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 (right) at Fritzlans' Guest Ranch, cross the bridge and turn east (left) on Rio Blanco County Road 12. Follow this 6 miles to the Marvine Campground. Elevation: 8,200 Ft Address: 32201 County Rd 8, Meeker, Colorado 81641
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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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