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Shepherds Rim Campground

Shepherds Rim Campground
Shepherds Rim Campground Entrance
Shepherds Rim Campsite

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly

About Shepherds Rim Campground

Surrounded by mountains and nestled near the wilderness, the Shepherds Rim Campground at Trappers Lake has 15 scenic campsites. Located at 9,720 feet in elevation, visitors can locate this campground on the right side of the road as you travel south from the Trappers Lake Outlet area.

Number of accommodations: 15

Campground Amenities

  • Pet Friendly
    Pet Friendly
  • Dump Station
    Dump Station

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
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Currently closed - Opens on Jun 3

Sites & Availability

15 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 002, Loop: SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$23.00
/ per night
003, Loop: SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 004, Loop: SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 005, Loop: SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 006, Loop: SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 007, Loop: SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 008, Loop: SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 009, Loop: SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 010, Loop: SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 011, Loop: SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 012, Loop: SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$23.00
/ per night
013, Loop: SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 015, Loop: SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$23.00
/ per night
🚐 016, Loop: SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$23.00
/ per night

Reviews (112)

What Guests Are Saying

Shepherds Rim Campground offers a beautiful, peaceful setting with stunning views and excellent hiking and fishing opportunities. Campground host Tim is frequently praised for being friendly, helpful, and maintaining spotless facilities, including restrooms. While some reviewers noted issues with water availability and mosquitoes, the overall experience is highly positive, with many expressing a desire to return.

Review Summary

4.7
112 reviews
5
83.0%
93
4
10.7%
12
3
1.8%
2
2
1.8%
2
1
2.7%
3

Kim U

Verified

June 19, 2024 Stayed at: 006, Loop: SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND

5

This site is about a 6-hr drive from Denver, with the last 1h 20m without stores or gas, so make sure you stop in Meeker.
The campground is clean, well-maintained and very close to trails. The camp host was welcoming and the facilities were clean.
We saw various wildlife and our stay was bug-free. As you get further into June and July, mosquitos are abundant.
We had a great trip.

Laurel M

Verified

September 5, 2023 Stayed at: 007, Loop: SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND

5

The campground was very well kept. Beautiful views. Friendly and helpful Campground Hosts. Many hikes right near the campground. Great meal at Trappers Lake Lodge! We will be back!!!

Amy S

Verified

August 27, 2023 Stayed at: 004, Loop: SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND

5

Quiet, serene and bathrooms kept exceptionally clean. Beautiful place!

Elly Y

Verified

August 20, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND

5

bathroom were immaculate. Thank you. Campsite have good distance between them. Running water avaialable.

Jared P

Verified

August 19, 2023 Stayed at: 004, Loop: SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND

4

Pros: Clean campground, cleaner bathrooms, friendly hosts.

Cons: generators running constantly, poor views from inner loop sites.

Diana W

Verified

August 19, 2023 Stayed at: 008, Loop: SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND

1

We did not get the opportunity to stay at this campground as the listing was misleading. We had driven from the Wy to Gypsum Co as that is the town nearest the listing of this campground when in reality it is 3 hr 6 min north, AGAIN, and 142 miles away from Gypsum. SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND is closest to Buford at 25.2 miles away, Meeker is 49.4 miles, Rife 90.5, New Castle 105, Glenwood Springs 117 miles away. Had we known the truth of where this camp spot was we would not have selected it.

Lyndsay R

Verified

August 17, 2023 Stayed at: 012, Loop: SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND

4

Really nice camp hosts and less busy campground. It was unfortunate that there were families across multiple camp sites that were very loud. The lake was wonderful. Glad there was water and a bear box available.

Kelli E

Verified

August 15, 2023 Stayed at: 003, Loop: SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND

5

Very nice campground at a very high elevation. Site #03 does not have a driveway just street parking. It's not great for a sleep-in rig. It is small (9x9 tent fit on pad) plus table and fire ring. Nice views and morning sun at this site. Good water and clean toilets - thanks hosts!

Cheryl B

Verified

August 8, 2023 Stayed at: 009, Loop: SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND

4

I have stayed in this campground several times, and always take site 9 when available, it's the best for a tent. The campground host was very nice, came around on the day I was leaving to let me know I didn't have to rush, as it rained overnight and my tent was wet, she said "take your time" which was nice. The bathrooms were very clean every day. I saw her working hard to cut grass around signs to keep them accessible. The bugs are always bad here so be prepared, other than that it's one of my favorite places!

Richard T

Verified

July 29, 2023 Stayed at: 008, Loop: SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND

5

The campgrounds are very nice and well kept up especially the bathrooms. The hosts are very friendly and helpful too. Love that there is a dump station there too.

Location Shepherds Rim Campground

Address:
220 East Market Street
Meeker, CO, 81641
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 39.9947 / -107.243

Elevation: 2980 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
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. 

General

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.

General

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.

General

Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) 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.
Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

General

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. 

General

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.

General

Any accepted senior passes must be entered for the discount at the time of booking for single sites only. 

General

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