South Fork (White River)

White River National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Meeker, CO, CO

Price: From $25 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

South Fork Campground in the White River National Forest offers a scenic camping experience along the South Fork of the White River . Approximately 7,600 ft nestled in the South Fork Valley. Offers 18 sites suitable for tents, trailers, RVs, and equestrian rigs.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing

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

South Fork Campground offers 18 scenic tent sites along the White River at 7,600 ft elevation with well-maintained facilities including fire rings, picnic tables, and vault toilets. Google reviewers consistently praise it as a clean, uncrowded campground with nearby hiking trails and ranger-led cave tours.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Wapiti (elk), and black-capped chickadees are documented in the area. Bear boxes are available at campsites.

Insider tips for South Fork (White River): Book early as this is a popular federal campground Each campsite has a fire pit and bear box according to recent campers Spring Cave tours are available with ranger guidance

Skip South Fork (White River) if: You need RV hookups or electric hookups (none available). You require potable water at your site (vault toilets only). You're visiting outside May-October (seasonal closure).

Best time to visit South Fork (White River): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Horse Thief (Meeker, CO), Marvine Campground (Meeker, CO), North Fork Campground (MEEKER, CO), Shepherds Rim Campground (MEEKER, CO).

Cell Phone Coverage at South Fork (White River)

Cell signal at South Fork (White River) (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.

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South Fork Campground in the White River National Forest offers a scenic camping experience along the South Fork of the White River . Approximately 7,600 ft nestled in the South Fork Valley. Offers 18 sites suitable for tents, trailers, RVs, and equestrian rigs.

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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.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFishing

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 RV hookups or electric hookups (none available)✕ You require potable water at your site (vault toilets only)✕ You're visiting outside May-October (seasonal closure)

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a popular federal campground

Each campsite has a fire pit and bear box according to recent campers

Spring Cave tours are available with ranger guidance

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

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: American Black Bear, Wapiti (elk), and black-capped chickadees are documented in the area. Bear boxes are available at campsites.

Location

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The South Fork Campground is located 29 miles east of Meeker, CO. From Meeker, take Colorado Highway 13 east for 1 mile, then turn right (east) on Rio Blanco County Road 8 and follow this for 18 miles. Turn south and Rio Blanco County Road 10 for 2 miles, jog north .25 miles, then continue east for 10 miles to the campground. Horse trailer parking is available to the east just after entering the campground.

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does South Fork (White River) cost per night?+
South Fork (White River) costs $25 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is South Fork (White River) open?+
South Fork (White River) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does South Fork (White River) have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at South Fork (White River)?+
South Fork (White River) is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at South Fork (White River)?+
South Fork (White River) 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 South Fork (White River)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at South Fork (White River) is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is South Fork (White River) open, and what are check-in times?+
South Fork (White River) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
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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
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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
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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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$25 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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