Colorado · published-coordinate region
Meadows Campground (CO)
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USDA Forest Service30Supported overnight records
2Published site categories
0Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the campground
Overview
Meadows Campground is located on Rabbit Ears Pass outside of Steamboat Springs, CO and is surrounded by Spruce, Fir and Lodgepole forest. It has 30 campsites, with a combination of pull-through, back-in and walk-in tent sites. At an elevation of 9,300 feet, Meadows campground lies near the top of Continental Divide in the Park Range. Activities include stream fishing, hiking, wildflower viewing, and mountain biking easily accessible on nearby trails. Established Forest Service summer hiking and mountain biking trails are accessible nearby from the road to Dumont Campground (NFSR 315). Vault toilets and garbage services are provided.
Recreation
Activities include stream fishing, hiking and mountain biking easily accessible. Camping limit is 14 days.
Facilities
Vault toilets and garbage services provided.
Natural Features
At an elevation of 9,300 feet, Meadows campground lies in the Rocky Mountains in the heart of the Routt National Forest on Rabbit Ears pass. The Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland encompass nearly three million acres from central and northeastern Wyoming to north-central Colorado. Black bear, bobcat, coyote, elk, mule deer and moose are just some of the many animals that inhabit these rich and diverse lands.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (970) 870-2299.
Full operator-supplied campground description · Scroll within the panel for more · Amenities may be shared by the campground, not present at every site
How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 30 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
0
Vehicle limit
30
Vehicle length
0
Driveway entry
0
Shade
30
Bars show counts, not a quality, accessibility or suitability score.
The campsite mix
Standard Nonelectric
26
Tent Only Nonelectric
4
Operator directions
Directions from Steamboat Springs, CO: Travel 15 miles southeast of Steamboat Springs on US Highway 40 to Rabbit Ears Pass. The Campground is located on the south side of the highway, on Forest Road 297 near the west summit of the pass.
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THE ACTUAL SITES
30 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 30 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 10 West Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 11 West Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 12 West Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 13 West Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 14 West Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 15 East Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 16 East Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 17 East Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 18 East Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 19 East Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 2 West Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 20 East Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 21 East Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 22 East Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 23 East Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 24 East Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 25 East Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 26 East Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 27 East Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 28 Tent, Walk In Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 29 Tent, Walk In Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 3 West Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 30 Tent, Walk In Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 31 Tent, Walk In Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 4 West Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 5 West Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 6 West Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 7 West Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 8 West Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 9 West Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
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