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Trappers Lake/Bucks Campground

Closed

The campground is likely still closed for the season due to snow. High-elevation Trappers Lake campgrounds typically open in late June or early July and operate through September, depending on snow conditions.

Flash Flood Warning issued July 21 at 6:57PM MDT until July 21 at 8:30PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

6:57 PM — 8:30 PM

At 657 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Over and inch of rain fell across the area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... mainly rural areas of Western Garfield County

Flood Advisory issued July 21 at 5:55PM MDT until July 21 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

5:55 PM — 9:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of northwest Colorado, including the following county, Garfield. * WHEN...Until 900 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 555 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Parachute and Battlement Mesa. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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.

About

Bucks Campground is one of five Forest Service campgrounds at Trappers Lake, known as the "Cradle of Wilderness" in Colorado's White River National Forest. With just 10 sites, it offers a quieter camping experience near the Flat Tops Wilderness boundary. The campground is positioned close to the Trappers Lake Outlet parking area, making it an excellent base for hiking into the wilderness. Trappers Lake itself is a 302-acre alpine lake containing native Colorado River cutthroat trout. The lake lies entirely within the Flat Tops Wilderness, where motorized boats and wheeled carts for boat transport are prohibited. An RV dump station is available within the larger Trappers Lake campground complex. The campground features vault toilets, potable water, picnic tables, fire rings, and bear-proof food storage. Due to its high elevation, the campground operates seasonally, typically opening in late June or early July depending on snow conditions and closing in September.

Directions

From Meeker, take Colorado Highway 13 east for 1 mile, then turn right on Rio Blanco County Road 8 and follow for 39 miles to Trappers Lake Road (Forest Road 205). Turn south on Trappers Lake Road and continue for 10 miles, just past the Outlet Trailhead. Bucks Campground is on the left.

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station Yes
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store No
Price $23

Vehicle

Max RV Length
Max Trailer Length
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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