Meadows Campground (CO)

FS USDA Forest Service · Primitive

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Conditions

Road Access Not recorded
Season Not recorded
Campfires Campfires Allowed
Elevation 9,300 ft
Boondock Access Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published road access or season for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Environment High Elevation
Rig Size Pull Through
Style Primitive Vault Toilet Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites31
Tent-Only Sites4
Overnight Sites31

Location

40.375687, -106.722144 · Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District 970-870-2299 925 Weiss Dr Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 M-F 8-4:30

Photos

A photo of Site 6 of Loop West at Meadows Campground (CO) with Picnic Table, Fire Pit, Tent Pad A photo of Site 22 of Loop East at Meadows Campground (CO) with Picnic Table A photo of Site 14 of Loop West at Meadows Campground (CO) with Picnic Table, Fire Pit Meadows CG site 7 table, fire ring and trees Meadows CG site 25 table, fire ring and trees A photo of Site 26 of Loop East at Meadows Campground (CO) with Picnic Table, Fire Pit, Shade

Description

Overview

Meadows Campground is located on Rabbit Ears Pass outside of Steamboat Springs, CO and is surrounded by Spruce, Fir and Lodgepole forest. It has 30 campsites, with a combination of pull-through, back-in and walk-in tent sites. At an elevation of 9,300 feet, Meadows campground lies near the top of Continental Divide in the Park Range. Activities include stream fishing, hiking, wildflower viewing, and mountain biking easily accessible on nearby trails. Established Forest Service summer hiking and mountain biking trails are accessible nearby from the road to Dumont Campground (NFSR 315). Vault toilets and garbage services are provided.

Recreation

Activities include stream fishing, hiking and mountain biking easily accessible. Camping limit is 14 days. 

Facilities

Vault toilets and garbage services provided.

Natural Features

At an elevation of 9,300 feet, Meadows campground lies in the Rocky Mountains in the heart of the Routt National Forest on Rabbit Ears pass. The Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland encompass nearly three million acres from central and northeastern Wyoming to north-central Colorado. Black bear, bobcat, coyote, elk, mule deer and moose are just some of the many animals that inhabit these rich and diverse lands.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (970) 870-2299.

Directions

Directions from Steamboat Springs, CO: Travel 15 miles southeast of Steamboat Springs on US Highway 40 to Rabbit Ears Pass. The Campground is located on the south side of the highway, on Forest Road 297 near the west summit of the pass.

Activities

CAMPING DAY USE AREA PHOTOGRAPHY PICNICKING

Details

ReservableYes

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