North Fork Campground
White River National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: MEEKER, CO, CO
Price: From $28 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (58 reviews)
Season: May through October
North Fork Campground is set in a towering aspen grove on the western slope of the Colorado Rockies at an elevation of 7,800 feet. This is an ideal setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation. Most sites are widely spaced and open up to the river valley, though a heavy understory of tall grass and wild roses provide privacy.
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, Firewood for Sale
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North Fork Campground sits in a towering aspen grove at 7,800 feet on the western slope of the Colorado Rockies with widely spaced sites offering privacy and river valley views. Google reviewers praise clean bathrooms, trash bins, water access, and call it a 'delightful hidden gem' with excellent sites for a remote location.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Pacific Marten, Snowshoe Hare, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, and various birds including Rose-breasted Grosbeak present in area. Wandering Garter Snake also documented.
Insider tips for North Fork Campground: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand Site #22 is noted as the best site by multiple reviewers Firewood available for purchase on-site North Fork of the White River across from campground provides fishing access
Skip North Fork Campground if: Seeking RV hookups—most sites have no hookups, suitable only for self-contained RVs. Need camping outside May-October season—seasonal operations only. Require level tent sites—terrain can be rough with uneven ground.
Best time to visit North Fork Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: East Marvine (Meeker, CO), Shepherds Rim Campground (MEEKER, CO), Horse Thief (Meeker, CO), Meadows Campground (Co) (Steamboat Springs, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at North Fork Campground
Cell signal at North Fork 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.
North Fork Campground is set in a towering aspen grove on the western slope of the Colorado Rockies at an elevation of 7,800 feet. This is an ideal setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation. Most sites are widely spaced and open up to the river valley, though a heavy understory of tall grass and wild roses provide privacy.
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 entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Site #22 is noted as the best site by multiple reviewers
Firewood available for purchase on-site
North Fork of the White River across from campground provides fishing access
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
Take I-70 west of Denver, Colorado, to Rifle. Take Highway 13 to Meeker, and turn on Country Road 8 for 32 miles. Turn left into North Fork Campground.
Campground entrance
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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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