Shepherds Rim Campground
White River National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: MEEKER, CO, CO
Price: From $22 per night
Price range: $22–$23 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (112 reviews)
Season: May through October
Surrounded by mountains and nestled near the wilderness, the Shepherds Rim Campground at Trappers Lake has 15 scenic campsites. Located at 9,720 feet in elevation, visitors can locate this campground on the right side of the road as you travel south from the Trappers Lake Outlet area.In the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the 2.3 million acre White River National Forest is a place of serenity and adventure, boasting eight wilderness areas, four defined seasons, and 10 peaks surpassing 14,000 feet
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Shepherds Rim offers 15 scenic campsites at 9,720 feet elevation near Trappers Lake, known as the Cradle of Wilderness. Campers praise the friendly camp hosts, excellent restroom maintenance, and proximity to hiking trails and the lake with amazing mountain views.
Wildlife alert: Moose, American Pika, Snowshoe Hare, Boreal Owl, and Red-naped Sapsucker are documented in the area within 8km.
Insider tips for Shepherds Rim Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground. Bring cash for firewood. Water is available in the campground but not at individual sites. Sites 7, 8, and 6 are highly rated by campers; 29-foot trailers fit comfortably. The camp hosts are exceptional and maintain excellent facilities.
Skip Shepherds Rim Campground if: You need RV hookups — most sites have no hookups; only suitable for self-contained RVs.. You need year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only..
Best time to visit Shepherds Rim Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Marvine Campground (Meeker, CO), North Fork Campground (MEEKER, CO), Horse Thief (Meeker, CO), Radium Recreation Area (Kremmling, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Shepherds Rim Campground
Cell signal at Shepherds Rim Campground (MEEKER, 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.
Surrounded by mountains and nestled near the wilderness, the Shepherds Rim Campground at Trappers Lake has 15 scenic campsites. Located at 9,720 feet in elevation, visitors can locate this campground on the right side of the road as you travel south from the Trappers Lake Outlet area.In the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the 2.3 million acre White River National Forest is a place of serenity and adventure, boasting eight wilderness areas, four defined seasons, and 10 peaks surpassing 14,000 feet in elevation. Bighorn sheep navigate rocky ridges and bull elk bugle at dusk.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground.
Bring cash for firewood.
Water is available in the campground but not at individual sites.
Sites 7, 8, and 6 are highly rated by campers; 29-foot trailers fit comfortably.
The camp hosts are exceptional and maintain excellent facilities.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
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Getting there →
From Meeker, take Colorado Highway 13 east for 1 mile, then turn right on Rio Blanco County Road 8 and follow this for 39 miles to Trappers Lake Road #205. Turn south on Trappers Lake Road #205, and continue for 10 miles just past the Outlet Trailhead. The Shepherds Rim Campground is on the right.
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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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