Meeker Park Overflow Campground

Colorado Rockies

Meeker Park Overflow Campground

Colorado Rockies

About this campsite

There are 29 first-come, first-served campsites that allow tents, campers, trailers, and RVs. Sites are best for tent camping due to unpaved roads, steep hills and short pull-ins. Picnic tables, fire rings, and portable toilets are provided. 14-day stay limit. There is no drinking water, electricity, hook-ups, dump stations, nor showers. A maximum of eight people are allowed per site.

Although not a full-service campground, Meeker Park Overflow Campground tends to fill to capacity on weekends due to its proximity to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. Longs Peak Trailhead is approximately two miles north of the campground, and the Wild Basin Trailhead is about two miles to the south.

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OLIVE RIDGE

Overview The Olive Ridge Campground is located within the Roosevelt National Forest, situated near the southeastern corner of Rocky Mountain National Park at an elevation of 8,350 feet. Recreation Olive Ridge is close to the Wild Basin area of the Rocky Mountain National Park. Several trailheads are in the area, including Wild Basin, Finch Lake and Sandbeach Lake trails. Popular activities include fishing, hiking and mountain climbing. Facilities There are 56 sites in the campground. Twenty six are suitable for RV camping and 30 are more suitable for tents. Tents must be confined to the provided tent pads (14'x16'). There is a maximum of eight people per single site. Sites #26 and #39 are oversized and will accommodate 10 people at an additional fee. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring or grill. Vault toilets, andd trash services are provided. Firewood is for sale in the campground. Natural Features This peaceful campground is heavily wooded with a mixture of ponderosa pine and aspen trees. The interior roads are gravel/dirt. Afternoon thunderstorms should be expected during the summer months. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (530) 529-0578. Nearby Attractions Rocky Mountain National Park's main entrance is 14 miles north of the campground, in Estes Park. With lush valleys and craggy peaks reaching elevations higher than 14,000 feet, visitors are provided opportunities for countless breathtaking experiences and adventures. Scenic driving, hiking, backpacking, fishing, horseback riding and wildlife viewing are popular activities in the park. Estes Park is a full-service community 15 miles from the campground. Dining, shopping, rafting, fly fishing, horseback riding and golfing opportunities await. Lake Estes offers boating, sailboarding and fishing. Charges & Cancellations Modifications for this campground must be made through Recreation.gov or by calling the call center at 1-877-444-6777 PRIOR to your reservation start date. Customers and contact center agents cannot modify reservations on or after the check-in date.

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Rocky Mountain National Park Longs Peak Campground

Overview Longs Peak Campground is open for the summer camping season. This is a first-come, first-served campground that is open for tents only. Longs Peak Campground is located about 20 minutes south of Estes Park on CO Highway 7 and is in a forested area at an elevation of 9,500 feet (3000 m) above sea level. Longs Peak Campground has vault toilets and no water. Campers must bring their own water. The overnight camping fee for Longs Peak Campground does not include park entrance fees or timed entry reservations. Rocky Mountain National Park accepts payment for all entrance and campground fees in the form of debit/credit card only. Most credit/debit cards and digital forms of payment are accepted. To pay for overnight camping fees, campers can use the Scan & Pay function on the Recreation.gov Mobile App. It is easy to pay using the Scan and Pay feature. First, download the Recreation.gov Mobile App and then create or update an account. Additional directions are posted at Longs Peak Campground. Facilities Each campsite has one parking spot, a fire ring, and picnic table. There are 4 vault toilets available for use in the campground.