Morapos Trailhead
The Morapos Trailhead offers dispersed camping in the northernmost section of the White River National Forest, in an area adjacent to the Routt National Forest. The site offers access to a roadless section that is popular with hunters including the Wilson Mesa-Sleepy Cat Peak Trail #1800 and the Salt Park Trail (#1805).
Please Leave No Trace.
General Information
The Morapos Trailhead area is very busy during elk hunting season. Please use as little of the graveled surface as possible, and locate camp kitchens, etc., on the grass adjacent to your vehicle.
Address: 220 East Market Street Meeker, CO 81641
Phone: (970) 878-4039
Hours: Monday- Friday, 8:00-4:30 (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: katherine.nielsen@usda.gov
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 40.19416667
Longitude: -107.5572222
Directions
The Morapos Trailhead is located 46 miles north of Meeker, CO. Drive north out of Meeker on Colorado Highway 13 for 34 miles to the Morapos Creek Road junction. Turn right and continue 12 miles to the forest boundary. The Morapos Trailhead campground is .25 of a mile past the boundary.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Vault ToiletWater
Potable water is not available at this site.
