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South Fork Campground

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $25 per night. South Fork Campground is a National Forest campground near Meeker, Colorado.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Meeker, Colorado

National Forest
Managed by

South Fork Campground sits inside White River National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 0.3 miles outside the boundary of Flat Tops Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Single Site: $25 per night

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

What's there

  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets. No potable water.

Access and cell service

Elevation
7,594 ft

39.8678, -107.5345 in Rio Blanco. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at South Fork Campground?

No. South Fork Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.

How much does it cost to camp at South Fork Campground?

Camping at South Fork Campground costs Single Site: $25 per night.

Is there drinking water at South Fork Campground?

No. South Fork Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

Who manages South Fork Campground?

South Fork Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around South Fork Campground

reservoirfinder.com · 20 miles

Rifle Gap Reservoir's mapped center point is 20 miles from South Fork Campground in a straight line. Current water level: Rifle Gap Reservoir water level on reservoirfinder.com.

Hot springs and waterfalls nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to South Fork Campground, in straight-line miles: Rifle Falls (waterfall, 16 miles), Glenwood Hot Springs (hot spring, 25 miles), and Hanging Lake (waterfall, 26 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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Fee
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More campgrounds: camping near Meeker and campgrounds in Rio Blanco.

Sources

First-come, first-served Single Site: $25 per night
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