Meeker Park Overflow Campground
Open for the season on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations. Stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect on the Boulder Ranger District through December 31, 2026. No potable water is available; bring your own supply. 14-day stay limit.
Air Quality Alert issued July 1 at 9:10AM MDT by NWS Denver CO
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Action Day for Multiple Pollutants. WHERE...Douglas, Jefferson, Denver, western Arapahoe, western Adams, Broomfield, Boulder, Larimer, and Weld Counties WHEN...400 PM Tuesday June 30 to 400 PM Wednesday July 01 IMPACTS...Action Day for Multiple Pollutants is now in effect for the Front Range Urban Corridor. Continued hot and sunny weather conditions may allow ozone concentrations to reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category on Tuesday and Wednesday. The transport of wildfire smoke may increase particle pollution levels, reaching the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category, or worse, at times. For Colorado air quality conditions, forecasts, and advisories, visit: https://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspx If possible, please help us reduce ozone pollution by limiting driving gas and diesel-powered vehicles until at least 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Colorado is also addressing ozone pollution through state policies. For more information about health impacts and how ozone pollution forms in Colorado, visit: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/ozone- pollution-and-your-health HEALTH INFORMATION...If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.
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.
Weed Free Forage Products
The purpose of this Order is to prevent the introduction or spread of noxious weeds.
About
Meeker Park Overflow Campground sits at 8,600 feet elevation in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, serving as a popular base camp for hikers targeting two of Rocky Mountain National Park's most iconic trailheads. Longs Peak Trailhead lies approximately two miles north, while Wild Basin Trailhead is about two miles south. The campground's proximity to Estes Park and the national park means it frequently fills to capacity on weekends despite its primitive nature. The 29 first-come, first-served sites accommodate tents, campers, trailers, and RVs, though the campground is best suited for tent camping. Unpaved roads, steep grades, and short pull-ins make maneuvering larger vehicles challenging. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring, and all tent pad sites have bear-resistant food storage lockers. Portable toilets are provided but there is no potable water, electricity, hookups, dump station, or showers. Campers should arrive prepared with their own water supply. Pets are allowed but must remain on a hand-held leash at all times. The campground enforces a 14-day stay limit and a maximum of eight people per site. At $16 per night, it offers an affordable option for campers seeking proximity to high-altitude hiking without the crowds of the national park campgrounds.
Directions
Located on the west side of Colorado Highway 7 at mile-marker 11. Approximately 10 miles north of the intersection of Colorado Highways 7 and 72 (21 miles west-northwest of Lyons), 13 miles south of Estes Park, and 31 miles north of Nederland.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $16 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (970) 295-6600 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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