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Meadows Campground (CO)
FSU.S. Forest Service — Colorado · Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG |
| Location | Colorado · Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG · 40.37569, -106.72214 · Map |
| Sites | 30 public sites counted from the federal listing — 26 standard nonelectric; 4 tent only nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 30 sites Water hookups at 0 of 30 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 30 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 30 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 01:00 PM · Out 11:00 AM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 31 sites, as reported |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
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.
Directions, from the listing
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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Trip Card — Meadows Campground (CO)
Colorado · Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Colorado · Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 30 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10168496 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.