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Trappers Lake/Trapline Campground

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The campground operates seasonally, typically opening in late June or early July and closing in late September, depending on snow conditions. At nearly 10,000 feet elevation, access roads remain snow-covered into late spring. The White River NF Winter Travel Season runs through May 20.

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.

White River National Forest

Weed Free Forage Products

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

About

Trapline Campground is one of five Forest Service campgrounds in the Trappers Lake recreation area, located in the remote northwestern corner of the White River National Forest. The campground's 13 sites sit at high elevation near the boundary of the 235,000-acre Flat Tops Wilderness. Each site includes a fire ring and picnic table, with vault toilets and potable water available. Trappers Lake itself is a 302-acre alpine lake containing a native strain of Colorado River cutthroat trout. The lake lies entirely within the Flat Tops Wilderness, so motorized boats and wheeled carts for boat transport are prohibited. Boats must be carried approximately 1/4 mile from the parking area. The Outlet Trailhead provides immediate access to wilderness trails for day hiking or extended backpacking trips. An RV dump station serves the entire Trappers Lake campground complex. Bear-proof food storage is required in this area. Dispersed camping is prohibited within 1/4 mile of Trappers Lake and the developed campgrounds.

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 past the Outlet Trailhead. The campground entrance 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 $25

Vehicle

Max RV Length
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites

Contact

Phone +1 (970) 878-4039

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

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