Meadows Campground (Co)
Federal campground in Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG
Location: Steamboat Springs, CO, CO
Price: From $26 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (21 reviews)
Season: May through October
Meadows Campground is located on Rabbit Ears Pass outside of Steamboat Springs, CO and is surrounded by Spruce, Fir and Lodgepole forest. It has 30 campsites, with a combination of pull-through, back-in and walk-in tent sites. At an elevation of 9,300 feet, Meadows campground lies near the top of Continental Divide in the Park Range.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets
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Meadows Campground sits at 9,300 feet on Rabbit Ears Pass with 30 campsites surrounded by Spruce, Fir, and Lodgepole forest. Google reviewers praise it as a serene subalpine meadow offering excellent access to stream fishing, hiking, wildflower viewing, and mountain biking with a 4.2/5 rating from 70 reviews.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Moose (Alces alces shirasi), Pronghorn, Canada Jay, Evening Grosbeak, and Western Terrestrial Garter Snake verified in the area.
Insider tips for Meadows Campground (Co): Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand Elevation is 9,300 feet near Continental Divide; bring layers for cold nights Located 15 miles southeast of Steamboat Springs on US Highway 40 at Rabbit Ears Pass, south side on Forest Road 2
Skip Meadows Campground (Co) if: You need hookups—no hookups available at most sites. You want year-round camping—seasonal operations only May through October. Road conditions are a concern—verified reports of large water-filled potholes on access road and within campground.
Best time to visit Meadows Campground (Co): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Dumont Campground (STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO), Hidden Lakes Campground (WY), Dry Lake Campground (Co) (Steamboat Springs, CO), Grizzly Creek Guard Station (WALDEN, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Meadows Campground (Co)
Cell signal at Meadows Campground (Co) (Steamboat Springs, CO): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 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.
Meadows Campground is located on Rabbit Ears Pass outside of Steamboat Springs, CO and is surrounded by Spruce, Fir and Lodgepole forest. It has 30 campsites, with a combination of pull-through, back-in and walk-in tent sites. At an elevation of 9,300 feet, Meadows campground lies near the top of Continental Divide in the Park Range.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Elevation is 9,300 feet near Continental Divide; bring layers for cold nights
Located 15 miles southeast of Steamboat Springs on US Highway 40 at Rabbit Ears Pass, south side on Forest Road 2
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Directions from Steamboat Springs, CO: Travel 15 miles southeast of Steamboat Springs on US Highway 40 to Rabbit Ears Pass. The Campground is located on the south side of the highway, on Forest Road 297 near the west summit of the pass.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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