Meadow Lake Campground

Closed

The campground is currently closed for the season. Typical opening date is May 28 with closure around October 25. All sites are first-come, first-served with no advance reservations.

Hydrologic Outlook issued October 9 at 10:53AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

October 9th, 10:53 AM — October 12th, 6:00 PM

ESFGJT A strong low pressure system off the Pacific Coast will begin to draw in tropical moisture associated with Topical Storm Rachel this weekend. This strong southerly fetch will draw anomalously high moisture content across the Desert Southwest and into eastern Utah and western Colorado. The chance for widespread precipitation increases Saturday evening into Sunday. Total precipitation forecasts range from 1 to 3 inches across high terrain, with highest amounts favoring the Uintas, Tavaputs and the Southwest San Juan mountains. Embedded thunderstorms are also possible Sunday afternoon, increasing the threat for flash flooding across vulnerable terrain. While confidence in location and rainfall rates remain low at this time, the potential for rapidly rising rivers, streams, normally dry arroyos and slot canyons are possible Sunday through Monday. Please follow the evolving forecast, especially if your plans including recreating or commuting across eastern Utah and western Colorado Sunday onward. Also, keep in mind weather potential above your location and upstream, particularly for those who reside below sensitive terrain like recent burn scars.

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.

White River National Forest

Weed Free Forage Products

The purpose of this Order is to prevent the introduction or spread of noxious weeds.

About

Meadow Lake Campground is a small, rustic campground situated 35 miles north of New Castle in the White River National Forest. The 10 campsites accommodate tent camping and small trailers with parking spurs up to 16 feet in length. All sites are first-come, first-served with no advance reservations available. Facilities include picnic tables, fire grates, trash disposal, secure food storage, and an accessible vault toilet. Campers must bring their own drinking water as no potable water is available on site. Several sites are designated as handicap accessible. The campground sits just north of Meadow Lake in an area popular for fishing, hunting, and OHV riding. It serves as an excellent staging area for accessing numerous non-motorized trails in the southwest Flat Tops. The adjacent Meadow Lake Picnic Area, featuring a dock and boat launch, is free to use for campground guests.

Directions

From New Castle, travel north on the Buford-New Castle Road (County Road 245) from the northwest edge of town. Follow this road north for 28 miles to Hiner Spring. At Hiner Spring, turn right onto Forest Road 601 and proceed 3.5 miles to Forest Road 823. Turn right onto Forest Road 823 and follow it for 2 miles. Turn right to stay on Forest Road 823 and continue 0.3 miles to the campground entrance.

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station —
Wifi No
Pets Allowed —
Showers No
Electric Hookups —
Water Hookups —
Sewer Hookups —
Camp Store No
Price $25

Vehicle

Max RV Length —
Max Trailer Length 16ft
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites —

Contact

Phone +1 (970) 625-2371

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

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