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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.

Hydrologic Outlook issued July 20 at 10:32AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

10:32 AM — July 21st, 12:00 AM

ESFGJT Anomalous moisture has become established across portions of eastern Utah and western Colorado. Scattered thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rain are expected this afternoon and early evening. Rainfall rates of 1-2 inches per hour will be possible with the stronger storms. These rates could lead to flash flooding and debris flows especially over steep terrain and recent burn scars. Also, rain over the past several days has lead to saturated soils, which increase the chances for excessive runoff. As a reminder: Keep an eye on our forecasts through the end of the week and stay tuned for updated hydrology alerts if visiting or if you reside below vulnerable terrain to flash flooding and/or debris flows. Storms across the west develop quickly, leaving little room for lead time in flashy terrain.

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 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.

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

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