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Flat Tops NW
Flat Tops NW covers the southeastern part of the Blanco Ranger District (including most of the Flat Tops Wilderness) from Ripple Creek Pass to Rio Blanco County Road 10.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | The Flat Tops NW area is managed by the Blanco Ranger District, which is located at 220 East Market Street in Meeker. Office hours: Monday- Friday, 8:00 to 4:30 p.m., excluding federal holidays. We are co-located with the BLM's White River Field Office. |
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| Closest Towns: | Meeker, CO |
| Information Center: | Blanco Ranger District 220 E Market Street Meeker, CO 81641 970-878-4039 |
Activities
Campground Camping
Recreation areas with activity Campground Camping:- East Marvine Campground
- Himes Peak Campground
- Marvine Campground
- South Fork Campground & Trailhead
- Trappers Lake
- Trappers Lake / Bucks Campground
- Trappers Lake / Cutthroat Campground
- Trappers Lake / Horse Thief Campground
- Trappers Lake / Shepherds Rim Campground
- Trappers Lake / Trapline Campground
RV Camping
Recreation areas with activity RV Camping:- East Marvine Campground
- Himes Peak Campground
- Marvine Campground
- South Fork Campground & Trailhead
- Trappers Lake / Bucks Campground
- Trappers Lake / Cutthroat Campground
- Trappers Lake / Shepherds Rim Campground
- Trappers Lake / Trapline Campground
Dispersed Camping
Recreation areas with activity Dispersed Camping:Cabin Rentals
Recreation areas with activity Cabin Rentals:Lake and Pond Fishing
Recreation areas with activity Lake and Pond Fishing:- Anderson Reservoir #2260
- Bailey Lake (via Oyster Lake #1825)
- Big Fish TH #1819
- Big Ridge #1820
- Boulder Lake TH #2262
- Carhart #1815
- Deer Lake #1802
- East Marvine TH #1822
- Lake Of The Woods #2263
- Little Trappers #1814
- Marvine #1823
- Mirror Lake #1821
- Oyster Lake Trailhead #1825
- Peltier Lake #1826
- Pine Isle Lake #2246
- Skinny Fish #1813
- Trappers Lake
- Trappers Lake #1816 (Blanco)
River and Stream Fishing
Recreation areas with activity River and Stream Fishing:- Big Fish TH #1819
- East Marvine TH #1822
- Lost Solar #1828
- Marvine #1823
- Papoose Creek #2248
- Park Creek #1829
- Skinny Fish #1813
- South Fork #1827
- Ute Creek #1824
- West Marvine #1888
Day Hiking
Recreation areas with activity Day Hiking:- Anderson Reservoir #2260
- Big Fish TH #1819
- Carhart #1815
- Cliff Lake #1831
- Doe Creek Ridge #2269
- East Marvine TH #1822
- Fowler Creek #2254
- Hill Creek #2255
- Himes Peak #1877
- Lake Of The Woods #2263
- Lily Pond / Picket Pin #1811
- Little Trappers #1814
- Marvine #1823
- McGinnis #2213
- Mirror Lake #1821
- Oyster Lake Trailhead #1825
- Papoose Creek #2248
- Peltier Lake #1826
- Shingle Lake
- Skinny Fish #1813
- South Fork #1827
- Spring Cave TH #1834
- Trappers Lake
- Trappers Lake #1816 (Blanco)
- Ute Creek #1824
- Wall Lake #1818
- West Marvine #1888
Backpacking
Recreation areas with activity Backpacking:- Big Fish TH #1819
- Big Marvine Peak #2258
- Big Ridge #1820
- Carhart #1815
- Chinese Wall #1803
- Cliff Lake #1831
- Deer Lake #1802
- Devils Causeway #1803.3
- Doe Creek Ridge #2269
- Hill Creek #2255
- Himes Peak #1877
- Lily Pond / Picket Pin #1811
- Little Trappers #1814
- Lost Lakes #1812
- Lost Solar #1828
- Marvine #1823
- McGinnis #2213
- Muskrat Lakes Trailhead #2245
- Nichols Creek #1830
- Oyster Lake Trailhead #1825
- Park Creek #1829
- Pine Isle Lake #2246
- Skinny Fish #1813
- South Fork #1827
- Spring Cave TH #1834
- Trappers Lake #1816 (Blanco)
- Ute Creek #1824
- Wall Lake #1818
- West Marvine #1888
Horse Camping
Recreation areas with activity Horse Camping:- East Marvine Campground
- Marvine Campground
- Mirror Lake Trailhead
- Trappers Lake / Horse Thief Campground
Horse Riding
Recreation areas with activity Horse Riding:- Bailey Lake (via Oyster Lake #1825)
- Big Fish TH #1819
- Big Marvine Peak #2258
- Big Ridge #1820
- Boulder Lake TH #2262
- Carhart #1815
- Chinese Wall #1803
- Cliff Lake #1831
- Deer Lake #1802
- Doe Creek Ridge #2269
- East Marvine TH #1822
- Hill Creek #2255
- Himes Peak #1877
- Lake Of The Woods #2263
- Lily Pond / Picket Pin #1811
- Little Trappers #1814
- Lost Lakes #1812
- Lost Solar #1828
- Marvine #1823
- McGinnis #2213
- Mirror Lake #1821
- Muskrat Lakes Trailhead #2245
- Nichols Creek #1830
- Oyster Lake Trailhead #1825
- Papoose Creek #2248
- Park Creek #1829
- Peltier Lake #1826
- Shingle Lake
- Skinny Fish #1813
- South Fork #1827
- Trappers Lake #1816 (Blanco)
- Ute Creek #1824
- Wall Lake #1818
- West Marvine #1888
- Wild Cow Park #2244
Big Game Hunting
Recreation areas with activity Big Game Hunting:- Big Fish TH #1819
- Big Marvine Peak #2258
- Big Ridge #1820
- Boulder Lake TH #2262
- Carhart #1815
- Chinese Wall #1803
- Deer Lake #1802
- Doe Creek Ridge #2269
- East Marvine TH #1822
- Fowler Creek #2254
- Hill Creek #2255
- Himes Peak #1877
- Lake Of The Woods #2263
- Lily Pond / Picket Pin #1811
- Little Trappers #1814
- Lost Lakes #1812
- Lost Solar #1828
- Marvine #1823
- McGinnis #2213
- Mirror Lake #1821
- Muskrat Lakes Trailhead #2245
- Nichols Creek #1830
- Oyster Lake Trailhead #1825
- Papoose Creek #2248
- Park Creek #1829
- Peltier Lake #1826
- Skinny Fish #1813
- South Fork #1827
- Trappers Lake #1816 (Blanco)
- Ute Creek #1824
- Wall Lake #1818
- West Marvine #1888
- Wild Cow Park #2244
Viewing Scenery
Recreation areas with activity Viewing Scenery:Picnicking
Recreation areas with activity Picnicking:XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
Recreation areas with activity XC Skiing/Snowshoeing:Snowmobiling
Recreation areas with activity Snowmobiling:The White River Snowmobile Club maintains a number of trails on the Blanco Ranger District.
The club produces free maps of the trails it maintains. Contact the Meeker Chamber of Commerce (970)878-5510 for a copy.
Snowmobiling is prohibited within all areas of the Flat Tops Wilderness.