Shepherds Rim Campground
SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND
Part of White River National Forest
Overview
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.Facilities
Shepherds Rim Campground has 16 sites suitable for tents, trailers and RVs. The sites are equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings. Guests also have access to vault toilets and drinking water, but electrical hook-ups are not available. There is an RV dump station within the Trappers Lake complex.
Natural Features
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. Wildlife in the area abounds. Bighorn sheep navigate rocky ridges and bull elk bugle at dusk. Scenic rivers sustain populations of cutthroat, rainbow, and brown trout. Alpine regions provide habitat for pika and ptarmigan. These species, along with many others, depend on surrounding undeveloped wilderness, clean streams, and diverse forests to live.
Shepherds Rim Campground at Trappers Lake is located adjacent to the Flat Tops Wilderness, offering a natural environment with many pothole lakes, surrounding glacier carved mountains, and access to trails and wilderness areas. Wildlife frequent the area and moose, elk, deer, marmots, pine marten, and an abundance of birds may be seen.
Recreation
Trappers Lake is known as the Cradle of Wilderness. At approximately 302 surface acres, the lake contains a strain of native cutthroat trout and the Colorado Parks and Wildlife operates a spawn collection station at the Cabin Creek inlet during May and June.Trappers Lake lies completely within the Flat Tops Wilderness; motorized boats and wheeled carts for boat transport are prohibited.
Nearby Attractions
Fishing Access: Trappers Lake, Little Trappers Lake, Wall Lake, Fraser Creek, Lake of the Woods
Trail Access: Little Trappers Trail #1814, Carhart Trail #1815, Trappers Lake Trail #1816, Wall Lake Trail #1818, Island Lakes Trail #1842, Chinese Wall Trail #1803, Deer Lake Trail #2021, South Derby Trail #1857, Himes Peak Trail #1877
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.Important Notices
Please Note: One RV with tow per single site or one vehicle per tent site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicle will be charged a per night fee and collected at the campground.
All food, beverages, trash and scented items must be properly stored when not attended. Bear-proof food lockers are provided at each site and bear-proof trash receptacles are provided at the campground.
- Prevent the spread of invasive species by inspecting and cleaning packs, equipment, and tires before using lake or trails. Certified weed-free hay is required for any livestock.
Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests.
Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.
Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed.
- Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
Any accepted senior passes must be entered for the discount at the time of booking for single sites only.
Click Here for more information about White River National Forest.
Available Activities
- Wildlife Viewing - Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking - Hiking
- Fishing - Fishing
- Camping - Camping
- Backpacking - Backpacking
- Star Gazing - Star Gazing
Directions
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.
Cancellation Policy
<p>Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.</p>
Contact Information
Phone: 970-927-0107
220 East Market StreetMEEKER, CO 81641
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 002, Loop SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
