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About Shepherds Rim Campground
Number of accommodations: 15
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Fishing
Hiking
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2026 Season availability
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Pet friendly
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- Dump station on site
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- Pet friendly
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Reviews (253)
What Guests Are Saying
Shepherds Rim Campground is highly praised for its beautiful location, clean facilities, and the exceptional service provided by camp host Tim, who is described as friendly and proactive. Campers appreciate the well-maintained bathrooms, spacious campsites, and easy access to numerous hiking trails and fishing spots. While some noted limited privacy and the presence of mosquitoes, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Shepherds Rim Campground is highly praised for its beautiful location, clean facilities, and the exceptional service provided by camp host Tim, who is described as friendly and proactive. Campers appreciate the well-maintained bathrooms, spacious campsites, and easy access to numerous hiking trails and fishing spots. While some noted limited privacy and the presence of mosquitoes, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
matthew b
VerifiedAugust 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND
Fantastic camp host. Found me a more suitable site than I had reserved. He certainly didn't need to go out of the way like that. Site he recommended was fantastic. Very clean bathrooms, I appreciated the on-site water.
Lesa A
VerifiedAugust 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND
Beautiful, well-maintained campground with amazing views. The host was friendly and super helpful. We plan to return next year.
shannon c
VerifiedAugust 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND
Trappers Lake and the surrounding area is incredible and so remote. This campground leaves a little to be desired by way of privacy compared to other national forest campgrounds, but Shepherd's is def the best in Trapper's and the most spacious. We were considering just driving in without a reservation to stay at one of the other campgrounds nearby, but were glad we didn't. The others felt smaller and cramped, and unsurprisingly the good sites were taken. Site 11 at Shepherds is ideal for many tents and a double wide semi-level driveway, though there are no views. I'd absolutely stay here again! The host Tim was the best and had taken immaculate care of the grounds.
Vince E
VerifiedAugust 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND
Host Tim was proactive in seeing that we did not have to change sites from one night to the next. He gets an A+ in our book.
barbara S
VerifiedAugust 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND
Bathrooms are immaculate. Camp host is very welcoming and helpful. One of our favorite campgrounds.
Michele B
VerifiedAugust 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND
Lovely quiet campground. The pit toilet was one of the cleanest I've ever had to use. The campground host was super friendly and helpful. Would love to stay here again. Highly recommend sites 6-9. Good views and great space.
Susan L
VerifiedAugust 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND
I hate to share this with anyone else…but Shepherds Rim is our new favorite campground in CO. Our site (11) was nicely shaded and the campground is very quiet. There are many hiking trails to choose from out of (or easy walk from) the campground - the Carhart Trail around Trappers Lake is beautiful! Best of all - campground host Tim is awesome!
Juan C
VerifiedAugust 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND
Beautiful location, campsites well spaced, friendly and accommodating camp host, spotless bathrooms, easy hike from campground to Trappers Lake so it's not necessary to drive to it. Other easy hikes from the campground. Potable water available at several spigots. They have an RV Dump Station we found out when left. One vehicle restriction per campsites can be limiting.
richard s
VerifiedJuly 31, 2026 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND
Nicely laid out campsites and Tim, the host does an excellent job managing the campground, making several rounds daily . The area has many interconnected trails for hiking.
Jeffrey N
VerifiedJuly 31, 2026 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND
This campground felt new, at least the bathroom is. That said, I had the entire place to myself. There wasn't even a host present. Amazing sounds at night of coyotes and elk. There is no service here. I recommend adding a T-Satellite plan for $10/mo to your phone before heading to the Flat Tops Wilderness.
Location Shepherds Rim Campground
Address:
220 East Market Street
Meeker, CO, 81641
United States
From Meeker, take Colorado Highway 13 east for 1 mile, then turn right on Rio Blanco County Road 8 and follow this for 39 miles to Trappers Lake Road #205. Turn south on Trappers Lake Road #205, and continue for 10 miles just past the Outlet Trailhead. The Shepherds Rim Campground is on the right.
Elevation: 2980 feet
49 mi drive to downtown Meeker (about 1 hr 21 min)
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check out time
12PM
General
- Please Note: One RV with tow per single site or one vehicle per tent site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicle will be charged a per night fee and collected at the campground.
- All food, beverages, trash and scented items must be properly stored when not attended. Bear-proof food lockers are provided at each site and bear-proof trash receptacles are provided at the campground.
- Prevent the spread of invasive species by inspecting and cleaning packs, equipment, and tires before using lake or trails. Certified weed-free hay is required for any livestock.
- Reserved Sites will be held until the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests.
- Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed.
- Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
- Any accepted senior passes must be entered for the discount at the time of booking for single sites only.
- Click Here for more information about White River National Forest.
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Last updated: September 6, 2026
