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The campground is currently closed for the season and reopens May 13, 2026. Equestrian sites may have a delayed opening through May 22, 2026 due to corral reconstruction. Livestock will not be allowed in the main Marvine Campground after construction, per its designation as a campground only. Reservations are available via Recreation.gov.

Flood Watch issued August 30 at 7:37PM MDT until September 1 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

August 30th, 7:37 PM — 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Colorado, including the following areas, Central Colorado River Basin, Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin, Central Yampa River Basin, Debeque to Silt Corridor, Flat Tops, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys, Grand Valley, Grand and Battlement Mesas, Northwest San Juan Mountains, Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River, Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus, Southwest San Juan Mountains, Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide, Upper Gunnison River Valley and West Elk and Sawatch Mountains and Utah, including the following areas, Arches/Grand Flat, Canyonlands/Natural Bridges, La Sal and Abajo Mountains, Southeast Utah and Tavaputs Plateau. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Recent burn scars will also be especially susceptible and these include the Lee and Elk RX, Gold Mountain and Elk, Ferris, and Babylon burn scars to name a few. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Monsoonal moisture will remain across the area through Monday evening and will support thunderstorms and showers with heavy rainfall across the watch area. Several rounds of heavier rain are expected increasing the chance for flash flooding especially in our more susceptible areas. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

From Recreation.gov

Attention Livestock Guests, Marvine & East Marvine Equestrian sites may have a delayed opening due to the planned site reconstruction of new corrals and site features. Construction of the new sites may run through May 22, 2026. Marvine access should not be affected by the construction. Livestock will not be allowed in Marvine during or after construction, per its designation as a campground only. This construction is weather-permitted and might get moved to a later date. Please check this website for updates about construction delays and plan accordingly. We thank you for your patience and hope you will enjoy the new features.

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

Marvine Campground is set in a towering grove of mixed conifer and aspen trees on the western slope of the Colorado Rockies at an elevation of 8,200 feet. Located 36 miles east of Meeker along Marvine Creek in the White River National Forest, this popular campground serves as an ideal base camp for exploring the Flat Tops Wilderness. The campground offers 22 sites across three loops: 17 standard nonelectric sites and 5 equestrian nonelectric sites with corrals for horse campers. Facilities include vault toilets, hand pump drinking water, picnic tables, fire grates, and bear-proof food lockers at each site. Livestock can be watered at the stream about 200 yards from the campground. Only certified weed-free forage and bedding is allowed. Hikers, anglers, and hunters will find excellent opportunities nearby. Marvine Trail #1823 begins at the end of County Road 12 just outside the campground, accessing Marvine Creek and Marvine Lakes. East Marvine Trail #1822 leads through the wilderness to Johnson Lake and Big Marvine Peak. Fishing is available in Marvine and East Marvine Creeks, and at Marvine and Slide Lakes covering 135 surface acres with rainbow, brook, and cutthroat trout.

Directions

From Meeker, take Colorado Highway 13 east for 1 mile, then turn east on Rio Blanco County Road 8 and follow for 28 miles. Turn south (right) at Fritzlans' Guest Ranch, cross the bridge and turn east (left) on Rio Blanco County Road 12. Follow for 6 miles to the campground.

Amenities

Water Yes
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 $23 - $29

Vehicle

Max RV Length 40ft
Max Trailer Length 35ft
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Email Help.WhiteRiver.Blanco@AmericanLL.com
Phone +1 (970) 878-9969

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

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