South Fork Campground

About

South Fork Campground offers 18 campsites nestled among spruce, cottonwood, and willow trees in the South Fork Valley at approximately 7,600 feet elevation. The campground sits alongside the South Fork of the White River, where moose, elk, and deer frequent the area. Sites feature gravel parking spurs and cement pads, accommodating tents, trailers, RVs, and equestrian rigs. Horse trailer parking is available east of the campground entrance. The campground provides direct access to excellent fly fishing on the South Fork of the White River, along with swimming and tubing opportunities. Adjacent to the Flat Tops Wilderness, it serves as a staging area for South Fork Trail #1827 and Spring Cave Trail #1834, among other routes. Wilderness regulations apply in the Flat Tops Wilderness, and visitors to Spring Cave must follow decontamination procedures and obtain a free caving permit in advance. Amenities include vault toilets, trash service, fire rings, and picnic tables at each site. Campers must bring their own drinking water as no potable water is available. The campground is operated by a concessionaire and reservations are available through Recreation.gov.

Directions

From Meeker, CO: Take Colorado Highway 13 east for 1 mile, turn right (east) onto Rio Blanco County Road 8 and follow for 18 miles. Turn south on Rio Blanco County Road 10 for 2 miles, jog north 0.25 miles, then continue east for 10 miles to the campground.