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South Fork Campground & Trailhead
The South Fork Campground provides good access to fishing on the South Fork of the White River, and hiking & horseback riding in the Flat Tops Wilderness.
This site provides access to South Fork Trail #1827 and Spring Cave Trail #1834.
Overflow camping is available (regular fees apply).
At a Glance
| Fees: | Check our forest-wide campground table for current pricing. |
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| Permit Info: | Visitors to Spring Cave must follow decontamination procedures to prevent the spread of White Nose Syndrome in bats. Registration and a permit (free) are required to enter Spring Cave. Please register several days before your trip to ensure time for permit processing. |
| Open Season: | May 14, 2021 - October 3, 2021 |
| Usage: | Medium-Heavy |
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| Closest Towns: | Meeker, CO |
| Water: | No potable water available |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilets |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Blanco Ranger District, 970-878-4039 |
General Information
Directions: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.
Activities
Campground Camping
| No. of Sites | 18 single sites |
| Reservation Info | Not reservable |
| No. of Accessible sites | 1 |
RV Camping
Location