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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.

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

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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