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Trappers Lake/Horse Thief Horse Camp

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Seasonal campground at 9,700 feet elevation. Opens when Trappers Lake Road becomes accessible after snowmelt, typically late June to early July. Closes in fall with first significant snow. First-come, first-served only.

Flood Watch issued August 30 at 7:37PM MDT until September 1 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

7:37 PM — August 31st, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Colorado, including the following areas, Central Colorado River Basin, Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin, Central Yampa River Basin, Debeque to Silt Corridor, Flat Tops, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys, Grand Valley, Grand and Battlement Mesas, Northwest San Juan Mountains, Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River, Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus, Southwest San Juan Mountains, Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide, Upper Gunnison River Valley and West Elk and Sawatch Mountains and Utah, including the following areas, Arches/Grand Flat, Canyonlands/Natural Bridges, La Sal and Abajo Mountains, Southeast Utah and Tavaputs Plateau. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Recent burn scars will also be especially susceptible and these include the Lee and Elk RX, Gold Mountain and Elk, Ferris, and Babylon burn scars to name a few. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Monsoonal moisture will remain across the area through Monday evening and will support thunderstorms and showers with heavy rainfall across the watch area. Several rounds of heavier rain are expected increasing the chance for flash flooding especially in our more susceptible areas. - 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.

White River National Forest

Weed Free Forage Products

The purpose of this Order is to prevent the introduction or spread of noxious weeds.

About

Horse Thief Campground at Trappers Lake is a specialized equestrian facility in the White River National Forest designed exclusively for campers with horses and pack stock. Situated at 9,700 feet elevation, the campground offers 5 campsites, each equipped with a corral for livestock. The long spurs can accommodate large trailers up to 60 feet, and an RV dump station is available within the Trappers Lake campground complex. The campground sits adjacent to the Flat Tops Wilderness, offering direct access to an extensive trail network through glacier-carved mountains and pothole lakes. Trappers Lake itself is known as the Cradle of Wilderness, having inspired the wilderness preservation movement. Only certified weed-free hay is permitted in the campground, and no hay is allowed within the Flat Tops Wilderness; campers must use certified weed-free pellets or cubes instead. Facilities include vault toilets, fire grates, picnic tables, trash disposal, and bear boxes. Motorized boats and wheeled carts for boat transport are prohibited on Trappers Lake. All sites are first-come, first-served with no advance reservations.

Directions

From Meeker, travel east on Colorado Highway 13 for 1 mile, then turn right on Rio Blanco County Road 8 and follow it for 39 miles to Trappers Lake Road #205. Turn south on Trappers Lake Road #205 and continue for 10 miles. Turn right at the bridge near Trappers Lake Lodge. Horse Thief Campground is approximately 1 mile further on the right.

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 $25

Vehicle

Max RV Length
Max Trailer Length 60ft
Big Rig Friendly Yes
Pull Through Sites

Contact

Phone +1 (970) 878-4039

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

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