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.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBring 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
Official operating season per RIDB
Tends to fill to capacity on weekends despite 29 first-come, first-served sites
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
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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.
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#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.
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