About Shepherds Rim Campground
Number of accommodations: 15
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Fishing
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (224)
What Guests Are Saying
Shepherds Rim Campground offers stunning views and a peaceful atmosphere, making it a favorite for many visitors who return annually. Campground host Tim receives high praise for his friendliness and helpfulness, while the facilities, including bathrooms, are noted for their cleanliness. The area provides excellent opportunities for hiking and fishing, enhancing the overall experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Shepherds Rim Campground offers stunning views and a peaceful atmosphere, making it a favorite for many visitors who return annually. Campground host Tim receives high praise for his friendliness and helpfulness, while the facilities, including bathrooms, are noted for their cleanliness. The area provides excellent opportunities for hiking and fishing, enhancing the overall experience.
Review Summary
Gustavo H
VerifiedJune 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND
The campsite itself and the surrounding area was beautiful. However, when we got there there was no water available even though it was advertised as having them. Apparently a snow plow broke the water main. We were never informed of this prior to coming to the campsite. So thankfully the camp host had a large water container that he shared water with us for dishes but it was not potable. He did also give us a gallon of water. We then had to go back into town, 1.5 hours each way, to go get drinking water. The tent pad on site 1 was definitely on the smaller side and I was not able to set up my 8 person tent fully as the floor space was not enough. The absolute WORST thing was the mosquitos. I have been camping all over Colorado and in Florida and I have only had one other experience that was this bad. It was like literal clouds of mosquitos and it didn't matter the time of day. I had to use deep woods off and even then if I missed a spot they found it, not matter how small. Before you think it was this bad because of the nearby lakes, I have camped at several other spots on lakes and it was not even close to this bad. I even camped once at the lakefront campground in Steamboat Springs, which is about 3 hours away, and had zero problems with mosquitos. Again the scenery was great, but I definitely will not be back.
Lee E
VerifiedJune 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND
Best campground host ever
Arlene E
VerifiedJune 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND
Loved this campground at Trappers Lake! Shepherd’s Rim is a reservable campground which we like. Sites 5-8 are awesome-all with a view. Unfortunately, during our stay around June 12, there was no water. Probably fixed by now. The campground host was friendly and helpful. I’d go back for sure.
Arlene E
VerifiedJune 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND
Loved this campground at Trappers Lake! Shepherd’s Rim is a reservable campground which we like. Sites 5-8 are awesome-all with a view. Unfortunately, during our stay around June 12, there was no water. Probably fixed by now. The campground host was friendly and helpful. I’d go back for sure.
Mark C
VerifiedJune 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND
Great sites with a very helpful campground host (Tim).
Mark C
VerifiedJune 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND
Great sites with a very helpful campground host (Tim).
Joel D
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND
Camp host was great, very friendly, third time and enjoy that area very much a lot of great hikes. Only bad part is it is very difficult to get to the lake if you wanted to do some paddle board or inflatable kayaks.
Joel D
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND
Camp host was great, very friendly, third time and enjoy that area very much a lot of great hikes. Only bad part is it is very difficult to get to the lake if you wanted to do some paddle board or inflatable kayaks.
Cheryl T
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND
This campground is well kept and the campground host is always willing to help out with information and service. Also love that it is a designated wilderness area. No ATVs, no mountain bikes on trails, no motors on the lake and plenty of great hiking trails.
Cheryl T
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND
This campground is well kept and the campground host is always willing to help out with information and service. Also love that it is a designated wilderness area. No ATVs, no mountain bikes on trails, no motors on the lake and plenty of great hiking trails.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 39.9947 / -107.243
Elevation: 2980 feet
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.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
