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East Marvine Campground

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Open for the 2026 season. All sites are first-come, first-served with no advance reservations. Equestrian sites with corrals have delayed opening through May 22, 2026 due to corral reconstruction. No potable water available.

Air Quality Alert issued July 1 at 4:10PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

4:10 PM — July 2nd, 9:00 AM

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Moffat, Routt, Jackson, Grand, Rio Blanco, Garfield, Eagle, Summit, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Mesa, Pitkin, Lake, Park, Delta, Gunnison, Chaffee, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Dolores, and northern parts of Montezuma and Saguache Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Craig, Steamboat Springs, Walden, Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Meeker, Rangely, Glenwood Springs, Eagle, Vail, Breckenridge, Central City, Georgetown, Grand Junction, Aspen, Leadville, Fairplay, Delta, Gunnison, Buena Vista, Salida, Montrose, Nucla, Ouray, Telluride, Dove Creek, and Saguache. WHEN...900 AM Wednesday July 01 to 900 AM Thursday July 02 IMPACTS...Areas downwind of large fires in southwestern Colorado and southeastern Utah could have periods of moderate to heavy smoke through at least Thursday morning. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.

Air Quality Alert issued July 1 at 9:10AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

9:10 AM — July 2nd, 9:00 AM

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Moffat, Routt, Jackson, Grand, Rio Blanco, Garfield, Eagle, Summit, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Mesa, Pitkin, Lake, Park, Delta, Gunnison, Chaffee, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Dolores, and northern parts of Montezuma and Saguache Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Craig, Steamboat Springs, Walden, Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Meeker, Rangely, Glenwood Springs, Eagle, Vail, Breckenridge, Central City, Georgetown, Grand Junction, Aspen, Leadville, Fairplay, Delta, Gunnison, Buena Vista, Salida, Montrose, Nucla, Ouray, Telluride, Dove Creek, and Saguache. WHEN...900 AM Wednesday July 01 to 900 AM Thursday July 02 IMPACTS...Areas downwind of large fires in southwestern Colorado and southeastern Utah could have periods of moderate to heavy smoke through at least Thursday morning. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.

White River National Forest

Wheeled Vehicles in Wilderness

This order describes the prohibition of wheeled vehicles in all National Forest Wilderness Areas of the Rocky Mountain Region and any exceptions thereof.

About

East Marvine Campground sits at 8,200 feet in Colorado's White River National Forest, serving as a gateway to the Flat Tops Wilderness. The campground offers 8 standard non-electric sites and 2 equestrian sites, all first-come, first-served. Each site has a picnic table and fire grate. Vault toilets and trash disposal are provided, but there is no potable water. The Marvine parking areas accommodate trailers and larger vehicles with ample space. Hitchracks are available in the parking lot, and corrals can be rented for $5 per day at three sites adjacent to the campground. Livestock may be watered at a stream approximately 400 yards away. Only certified weed-free forage and bedding is permitted. The campground is adjacent to East Marvine Trail #1822 and Marvine Trail #1823, which lead into the Flat Tops Wilderness where wilderness regulations apply. Nearby fishing opportunities include East Marvine Creek, Marvine Creek, Marvine Lakes, Rainbow Lake, and Guthrie Lake. Domestic cattle may be grazing in the area.

Directions

From Meeker, CO, take Colorado Highway 13 east for 1 mile. Turn east on Rio Blanco County Road 8 and follow for 28 miles. Turn south at Fritzlans' Guest Ranch, cross the bridge, then turn east on Rio Blanco County Road 12. Follow for 6 miles to the Marvine Trailhead parking area.

Nearby Campgrounds

Marvine Campground 0.3mi North Fork Campground 3.4mi Himes Peak Campground 8.3mi South Fork Campground 11mi Trappers Lake/Shephards Rim Campground 9.8mi Shepherds Rim Campground 9.9mi Trappers Lake/Cutthroat Campground 9.9mi Trappers Lake/Trapline Campground 10.0mi Trappers Lake/Bucks Campground 10mi

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups —
Water Hookups —
Sewer Hookups —
Camp Store No
Price $24 - $30

Vehicle

Max RV Length —
Max Trailer Length —
Big Rig Friendly —
Pull Through Sites —

Contact

Phone +1 (970) 945-2521

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

Useful Links

USFS East Marvine Campground
Recreation.gov East Marvine

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