Meadows Campground

Closed — Closed for the season. The campground operates from late June through mid-October, weather dependent. Limited to 14 consecutive nights.

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Avalanche Warning issued February 17 at 5:32PM MST by NWS Denver CO

February 17th, 5:32 PM — February 19th, 5:45 PM

AVWBOU THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE IS TRANSMITTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE COLORADO AVALANCHE INFORMATION CENTER. AVALANCHE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY *WHAT Heavy snow and strong winds will result in HIGH (4 of 5) avalanche danger. *WHEREthe Flat Tops, Park Range, Grand Mesa, Elkhead Mountains, Gore Range, Sawatch, West Elk, Elk Mountains, and San Juan Mountains. *WHEN Expect very dangerous avalanche conditions to begin on Tuesday evening and last through Thursday. *IMPACTS Large and dangerous avalanches will be easy to trigger. Large avalanches will run naturally. *PRECAUTION/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS Travel in backcountry avalanche terrain is not recommended from Tuesday evening through Friday. Avoid travel on and under slopes with a slope angle steeper than about 30 degrees. You can find more detailed information at colorado.gov/avalanche

About

Meadows Campground is located on Rabbit Ears Pass in the heart of the Routt National Forest, surrounded by spruce, fir, and lodgepole pine forest. At an elevation of 9,300 feet near the top of the Continental Divide in the Park Range, the campground offers 30 campsites with a mix of pull-through, back-in, and walk-in tent sites. Each site includes a picnic table and fire grate. The campground provides access to excellent outdoor recreation opportunities. Stream fishing is available nearby, and established Forest Service hiking and mountain biking trails can be accessed from the road to Dumont Campground on National Forest Service Road 315. Wildflower viewing is popular during the summer months. The area is home to diverse wildlife including black bear, elk, mule deer, moose, bobcat, and coyote. Facilities include vault toilets and garbage service. Campers must bring their own water as potable water is not available on-site. The campground is situated about 15 miles southeast of Steamboat Springs on US Highway 40, making it easily accessible while still providing a true mountain wilderness experience.

Directions

From Steamboat Springs, travel 15 miles southeast on US Highway 40 to Rabbit Ears Pass. The campground is located on the south side of the highway on Forest Road 297 near the west summit of the pass.