Meeker Park Overflow Campground

Federal campground in Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG

Location: CO, CO

Price: From $16 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

This campground offers 29 first-come, first-served Scan & Pay campsites. Sites are best for tent camping due to unpaved roads, steep hills and short pull-ins. Although not a full-service campground, Meeker Park Overflow Campground tends to fill to capacity on weekends due to its proximity to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Bear Boxes

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/meeker-park-overflow-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Extremely affordable at $16/night and conveniently close to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. Campers consistently praise the cleanliness of facilities and spacious, well-separated tent sites.

Wildlife alert: Moose, North American River Otter, Mule Deer, Wild Turkey, Mountain Bluebird, Northern Shrike, Dusky Grouse, and Wandering Garter Snake verified in the area

Insider tips for Meeker Park Overflow Campground: Bring cash or check — that's how payment works Firewood available for $10/bundle from the on-site attendant Arrive early on weekends as the campground regularly reaches full capacity Despite RIDB listing portable toilets only, Google reviews confirm they are exceptionally clean and well-maintained

Skip Meeker Park Overflow Campground if: You need hookups — no electric, water, or dump stations at sites. You require drinking water — none provided at campground. You have large RVs — unpaved roads, steep hills, and short pull-ins make it tent-only friendly. You prefer spontaneous visits on weekends — book early or visit weekdays.

Best time to visit Meeker Park Overflow Campground: May-October — Official operating season per RIDB. Weekdays — Tends to fill to capacity on weekends despite 29 first-come, first-served sites.

Nearby campgrounds: Olive Ridge (Morrison, CO), Rocky Mountain National Park Longs Peak Campground (Estes Park, CO), Camp Dick (Morrison, CO), Peaceful Valley (Morrison, CO).

Cell Phone Coverage at Meeker Park Overflow Campground

Cell signal at Meeker Park Overflow Campground (CO): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

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.

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This campground offers 29 first-come, first-served Scan & Pay campsites. Sites are best for tent camping due to unpaved roads, steep hills and short pull-ins. Although not a full-service campground, Meeker Park Overflow Campground tends to fill to capacity on weekends due to its proximity to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Bear boxesYes — at every site
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsShowersBear Boxes
Recreation
Picnic TablesDump Station
Family & Pets
Drinking WaterElectric Hookups

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need hookups — no electric, water, or dump stations at sites✕ You require drinking water — none provided at campground✕ You have large RVs — unpaved roads, steep hills, and short pull-ins make it tent-only friendly✕ You prefer spontaneous visits on weekends — book early or visit weekdays

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Bring cash or check

that's how payment works

Firewood available for $10/bundle from the on-site attendant

Arrive early on weekends as the campground regularly reaches full capacity

Despite RIDB listing portable toilets only, Google reviews confirm they are exceptionally clean and well-maintained

Best: May-October

Official operating season per RIDB

Best: Weekdays

Tends to fill to capacity on weekends despite 29 first-come, first-served sites

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Moose, North American River Otter, Mule Deer, Wild Turkey, Mountain Bluebird, Northern Shrike, Dusky Grouse, and Wandering Garter Snake verified in the area

Location

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Getting there →

The campground is located on the west side of Colorado Highway 7 at mile-marker 11. It is approximately 10 miles north of the intersection of Colorado Highways 7 and 72 (which is 21 miles west-northwest of Lyons), 13 miles south of Estes Park, and 31 miles north of Nederland.

Campground entrance

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Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG before arrival — seasonal closures common.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Meeker Park Overflow Campground cost per night?+
Meeker Park Overflow Campground costs $16 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Meeker Park Overflow Campground open?+
Meeker Park Overflow Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Meeker Park Overflow Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Meeker Park Overflow Campground?+
Meeker Park Overflow Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Meeker Park Overflow Campground?+
Meeker Park Overflow Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Meeker Park Overflow Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Meeker Park Overflow Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Meeker Park Overflow Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Meeker Park Overflow Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$16 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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