Meridian Campground

Federal campground in PSICC

Location: Bailey, CO, CO

Price: From $28 per night

Rating: 5 out of 5 (2 reviews)

Season: Memorial Day through Labor Day

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Camp Host

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

Meridian Campground offers spacious, clean sites with vault toilets and a nearby trailhead within 1 mile. Google reviewers consistently praise the cleanliness and quiet atmosphere.

Wildlife alert: Moose, Bighorn Sheep, Greater Sage-Grouse, and Broad-tailed Hummingbirds documented in the area

Insider tips for Meridian Campground: First-come, first-served only — arrive early to claim a site Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature Bring cash as backup payment method Hand-pump water available on-site — bring containers to restock Meridian trailhead is within 1 mile walking distance

Skip Meridian Campground if: You need electrical or water hookups at your site. You're visiting outside Memorial Day through Labor Day. You require advance reservations.

Best time to visit Meridian Campground: Memorial Day - Labor Day — Official operating season per verified data.

Nearby campgrounds: Deer Creek Campground (Bailey, CO), Burning Bear Campground (Morrison, CO), Geneva Park Campground (S.PLATTE RANGER DIST, CO), Echo Lake (Morrison, CO).

Cell Phone Coverage at Meridian Campground

Cell signal at Meridian Campground (Bailey, CO): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.

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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Bailey, CO, CO★ 5 (2 reviews)From $28/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMemorial Day through Labor Day
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsCamp Host
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

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 electrical or water hookups at your site✕ You're visiting outside Memorial Day through Labor Day✕ You require advance reservations

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

First-come, first-served only

arrive early to claim a site

Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature

Bring cash as backup payment method

Hand-pump water available on-site

bring containers to restock

Meridian trailhead is within 1 mile walking distance

Best: Memorial Day - Labor Day

Official operating season per verified data

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 100%
AT&T
4G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Moose, Bighorn Sheep, Greater Sage-Grouse, and Broad-tailed Hummingbirds documented in the area

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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N/A· PSICC

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 — PSICC fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at PSICC before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Meridian Campground cost per night?+
Meridian Campground costs $28 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Meridian Campground open?+
Meridian Campground is open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Meridian Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Meridian Campground?+
Meridian Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Meridian Campground?+
Meridian 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 Meridian Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Meridian Campground is rated moderate. Best carrier: Verizon. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Meridian Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Meridian Campground is open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
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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$28 /night★ 5 (2)
SeasonMemorial Day through Labor Day
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Echo Lake

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