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Meadow Ridge Campground

Closed

Closed for the 2025 season due to Meadow Lake Dam maintenance. No 2026 closure notice is currently posted. Typical season runs May 28 through October 25. First-come, first-served only; no reservations accepted.

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.

White River National Forest

Cave Closure and Restrictions

The purpose of this Order is to reduce the spread of the fungus that causes White nose syndrome and to protect bat species during critical biological periods.

White River National Forest

Cross Creek Trailhead closed Aug. 10-14

The Cross Creek Trailhead south of Minturn off the Tigiwon Road will be closed Aug. 10-14 while improvements are completed at the trailhead. Improvements include expanding the trailhead parking areas, removing some boulders that impede parking, and installing signage to better direct traffic and…

White River National Forest

Help conserve campground water

Due to current drought conditions, we request that RV/Camper owners fill their tanks before arriving at the campgrounds to best preserve the water systems. RVs should not use campground water spigots for filling. Filling small jugs is acceptable. Thank you for helping us preserve the water…

White River National Forest

Green Mountain Reservoir and Ruedi boat ramp closed for the season

The boat ramp at Green Mountain Reservoir is closed for the 2026 season for public safety due to low water.Ruedi Ramp will close to motorized watercraft launching for public safety as of August 4 at 10 p.m. due to low water and ramp conditions.The deep mud at the end of the ramp makes it no longer…

White River National Forest

White River National Forest, Camp location restrictions

PURPOSEThe purpose of this Order is to protect natural resources, wetlands, riparian areas, aquatic ecosystems, and National Forest System Trails.

White River National Forest

Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District, Two Elk Target Range Prohibition

The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety and to protect National Forest System lands, resources, and facilities during the current period of high fire danger.

White River National Forest

White River NF enters Stage 2 Fire Restrictions

The White River National Forest enters Stage 2 fire restrictions June 26, 2026. This means no campfires or charcoal anywhere on the forest, including developed campgrounds and recreation sites. Gas-powered stoves are allowed. More details below:

White River National Forest

Temporary Closure Order in Lime Creek Canyon

Certain climbing routes in Lime Canyon are temporarily closed to protect nesting Peregrine Falcons.

White River National Forest

Road Closure Wolf Creek Pipeline Replacement Project

The purpose of this Order is to protect public safety along the Described Road while construction, maintenance, and hauling activities are active in the area.

White River National Forest

Eagle-Thomasville (400), Burnt Mtn (506), plus NFSR 414 and 416 openings delayed to June 16

The White River National Forest is delaying the seasonal opening of several roads for two days until Tuesday June 16 for firefighter and public safety. The Eagle-Thomasville Road (NFSR 400) will remain closed from the gate south of Sylvan Lake to the Frying Pan Road. Burnt Mountain (NFSR 506) will…

White River National Forest

Dinkle Lake not being filled

Because of anticipated dam repairs, Dinkle Lake on the Aspen-Sopris Ranger District will not be filled with water this year.

White River National Forest

Sapphire Point Overlook Trail and parking closed beginning May 17

The popular Sapphire Point Overlook and parking area above Dillon Reservoir will be closed for public safety during renovations May 17 through June 13.Learn More

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Water not available at Peak One, Lowry, Prospector, Windy Point and Marvine Campgrounds

In the Dillon Ranger District, the Peak One Campground, Lowry Campground, Prospector Campground, and Windy Point Group Campground will not have water available. The Lowry well, which serves Lowry Campground, Prospector Campground, and Windy Point Campground is dry. In the Blanco Ranger District,…

White River National Forest

Sopris and Dillon Ranger Districts, Occupancy and Use Prohibition

The purpose of this Order is to provide for natural resource protection by preventing infestation of aquatic nuisance species such as zebra and quagga mussels and provide for public safety.

White River National Forest

Grizzly Creek Trail Closure

Access to Grizzly Creek Trail will continue to be limited while bridge replacements and other improvements are completed.

White River National Forest

Blanco Ranger District, Occupancy and Use Prohibitions

The following is prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands and trails in the Blanco Ranger District, White River National Forest:

White River National Forest

Avalanche Forecast

Always check the avalanche forecast before heading into the backcountry!Avalanche danger on the White River National Forest is real! Since the 1999/2000 winter, 52 people have died in avalanche accidents on this National Forest, and hundreds more have been in avalanches. If you are interested in…

White River National Forest

Termination of Derby Fire Closure Order

Pursuant to Title 36 CFR 261.50(a), the prohibitions listed in Order Number WRNF-2025-028, applicable to the Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District of the White River National Forest for National Forest System Lands within the Derby Fire perimeter, dated September 26, 2025, and signed by Brian Glaspell…

White River National Forest

Sopris Ranger District, Occupancy and Use Prohibitions

The purpose of this Order is to protect resources and Public Safety.

White River National Forest

Aspen RD, Occupancy and Use Prohibitions

The purpose of this Order is to protect resources and Public Safety.

White River National Forest

Aspen RD Seasonal Area and Trail Closures and Dog Restricitions

The following are prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands in the Aspen Ranger District, White River National Forest:

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Ruedi Marina Day Use area Dump Station is CLOSED

The septic waste dump station at Ruedi Marina day use area is closed and non-functional. The nearest dump stations are in Silt and Edwards.

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Eagle - Holy Cross Ranger District, Occupancy and Use

The following are prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands in the Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District, White River National Forest

White River National Forest

Grizzly Creek Trail Closure

Beginning in May 2024, access to Grizzly Creek Trail will be limited while bridge replacements and other improvements are completed.

White River National Forest

Collegiate Peaks Wilderness, Occupancy and Use

The following acts are prohibited within the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness on the Leadville and Salida Ranger Districts of the Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, Gunnison Ranger District of the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, and the…

White River National Forest

Food storage order

May 15 to October 1, annually: Prohibits possessing or storing food - solid or liquid substance that is or may be consumed by any person or animal (including pet and stock food and harvested fish and game but excluding water or hay without additives) - or refuse, including items that may have…

White River National Forest

Eagles Nest Wilderness, Occupancy and Use

The following are prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands and trails within the Eagles Nest Wilderness Area, Eagle-Holy Cross and Dillon Ranger Districts, White River National Forest

White River National Forest

Ptarmigan Wilderness, Occupancy and Use

The following are prohibited on all National Forest Service (NFS) lands and trails within the Ptarmigan Peak Wilderness Area, Dillon Ranger District, White River National Forest

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Camping stay limitations

Camping within the White River National Forest for more than 14-days with in any continuous 30-day period is prohibited; this begins on the first day of occupancy. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(a)

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Flat Tops Wilderness, Occupancy and Use

The following are prohibited within the Flat Tops Wilderness on the Blanco, Rifle, and Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger Districts of the White River National Forest, and the Yampa Ranger District of the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, in Eagle, Garfield, and Rio Blanco Counties, State of Colorado:

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Wildwood Parcel, Occupancy and Use

The following are prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands known as the “Wildwood Parcel” in the Aspen- Sopris Ranger District, White River National Forest:

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Holy Cross Wilderness Prohibitions

The following are prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands and trails within the Holy Cross Wilderness in the Eagle-Holy Cross and Aspen-Sopris Ranger Districts of the White River National Forest and the Leadville Ranger District of the San Isabel National Forest:

White River National Forest

Maroon Bells - Snowmass Wilderness, Occupancy and Use

The following are prohibited within the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness of the White River and Gunnison National Forests in the Aspen, Sopris, and Gunnison Ranger Districts, including in specific zones within the Wilderness, described below and shown on the attached maps incorporated into this…

White River National Forest

Tenderfoot - Frey Gulch Fire Closure

The following act is prohibited in the Dillon Ranger District, White River National Forest, Summit County, State of Colorado

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Holy Cross Wilderness, Occupancy and Use

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El Jebel Administrative Site Prohibitions

The following acts are prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands known as the El Jebel Administrative Parcel in the Aspen-Sopris Ranger District, White River National Forest

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Sweetwater Lake Area, Occupancy and Use

The following acts are prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands at Sweetwater Lake and vicinity in the White River National Forest, Garfield County, State of Colorado:

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Maroon Bells Scenic Area - Maroon Valley Prohibitions

The following acts are prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands and waters in the Maroon Valley and Maroon Bells Scenic Area:

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Holy Cross RD, Group Size Limits

The following acts are prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands within the White River National Forest described below and shown on the attached maps:

White River National Forest

Eagle-Holy Cross and Dillon RD, Dispersed Camping Restrictions

The following acts are prohibited on National Forest System (NFS) lands in the White River National Forest described below and shown on the attached map:

White River National Forest

Eagle - Holy Cross and Dillon Ranger District, Dispersed Camping Restrictions

The following acts are prohibited on National Forest System (NFS) lands in the White River National Forest

White River National Forest

Eagle-Holy Cross RD, Occupancy and Use

The following acts are prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands in the White River National Forest described below and shown on the attached maps:

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McCoy Park - Beaver Creek Ski Area, Seasonal Closure

The following act is prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands at McCoy Park in Beaver Creek Ski Area in the White River National Forest, Eagle County, State of Colorado:

White River National Forest

Ski Area prohibitions

ls is prohibited to go into or be upon the Restricted Area when in violation of Colorado Revised Statutes Title33, Article 44, specifically including, but not limited to, Sections 105 and I 09, also known as the ColoradoSki Safety Act of 1979. 36. C.F.R 261.53(e)

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Hanging Lake Occupancy and Use

The following acts are prohibited on those National Forest Service lands described as the Hanging Lake National Natural Landmark Area and on all trails within the Restricted Area within the Eagle/Holy Cross Ranger District, White River National Forest:

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Bicycle Use

The following acts are prohibited as shown on Exhibit A of this order within the White River National Forest, Colorado:

White River National Forest

Raggeds Wilderness, Occupancy and Use

The following acts are prohibited on National Forest System lands within the Raggeds Wilderness of the White River and Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests:

White River National Forest

No Travel Off Roads and Trails in Parts of Camp Hale

The following acts are prohibited on National Forest lands in Township 7S and Range 80W (parts of Camp Hale)

White River National Forest

Asbestos safety closure - Camp Hale

The following acts are prohibited on National Forest lands in Sections 3, 4, 9, and 10 in Township 7S and Range 80W (parts of Camp Hale)

White River National Forest

Dillon Reservoir, Boat Storage

The following act is prohibited within the boundaries of the Dillon Ranger District, White River National Forest, until this Order is rescinded.

White River National Forest

No Motorized Vehicles off Boreas Pass Road

The following act is prohibited, at the area surrounding the Boreas Pass Section House, {as shown on Exhibit A), within the White River National Forest

White River National Forest

Unlicensed OHV/vehicle restrictions and camping

Prohibitions on all National Forest system lands, roads, trails and improvements on the White River National Forest and the Dillon District of the Arapaho National Forest until further notice

White River National Forest

Webster Pass Seasonal Road Closure

The following acts are prohibited on the South Platte Ranger District and Dillon Ranger District as described in this order

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Aspen RD, No Camping within 300' of a Trailhead- Exceptions

The following acts are prohibited within the boundaries of the Aspen Ranger District, White River National Forest:

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Cooper Basin Drainage Closed to Motorized Vehicles

To continue historic modes of travel within the Cooper Basin Drainage, operation of motorized vehicles is prohibited:

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Developed campground stay limitations

Stay limits for developed campgrounds on the White River National Forest

About

Meadow Ridge Campground is nestled in the southwest Flat Tops region of the White River National Forest, approximately 35 miles north of New Castle via the Buford-New Castle Road. The campground offers 20 first-come, first-served sites suitable for tent camping, RVs, and trailers, with parking spurs accommodating vehicles up to 50 feet in length. Each site features a picnic table and fire grate, and the campground provides trash disposal, secure food storage lockers, and accessible vault toilets. Located less than a quarter mile from Meadow Lake, campers enjoy easy access to the adjacent Meadow Lake Picnic Area, which includes a dock and boat ramp on the western shoreline. The day-use fee for the picnic area is waived for registered campground guests. The surrounding area is popular for fishing, hunting, and OHV riding, and the campground serves as a convenient staging area for accessing numerous non-motorized trails in the Flat Tops Wilderness. Campers should bring their own drinking water, as no potable water is available on site. The campground typically operates from late May through late October, weather permitting.

Directions

From New Castle, travel north on Buford-New Castle Road (County Road 245) from the northwest edge of town. Follow this road north for 28 miles to Hiner Spring, passing the White River National Forest boundary and West Elk Trailhead parking lot. At Hiner Spring, turn right onto Forest Road 601 and proceed 3.5 miles to Forest Road 823. Turn right onto FR 823 and continue 2 miles. Go straight onto Forest Road 823.2A and proceed 0.7 miles to the campground entrance.

Nearby Campgrounds

Meadow Lake Campground 0.5mi South Fork Campground 3.9mi Rifle Falls State Park 13mi Marvine Campground 15mi East Marvine Campground 15mi Deep Lake Campground 13mi North Fork Campground 18mi Rifle Gap State Park 18mi Himes Peak Campground 20mi

Location

39.811673, -107.536726

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	50ft
Max Trailer Length	50ft
Big Rig Friendly	No
Pull Through Sites	—

Contact

Phone

+1 (970) 945-2521

Cell Service

AT&T	None
Verizon	None
T-Mobile	None

Useful Links

Meadow Ridge Campground
View on Recreation.gov
USFS Meadow Ridge Campground
Recreation.gov Meadow Ridge

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