Can you reserve a site at Marvine Campground?

Yes, Marvine Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Marvine Campground have?

23 sites in total, of which 22 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Marvine Campground?

40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Marvine Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Marvine Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Marvine Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Marvine Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Marvine Campground, Colorado — 22 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Marvine Campground is set in a towering grove of mixed conifer and aspen trees on the western slope of the Colorado Rockies at an elevation of 8,200 feet. This is an ideal setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation.

Hikers, hunters, anglers and equestrians can also find recreational opportunities nearby. This is a good base for hiking and horseback riding in the Flat Tops Wilderness. Enjoy elk hunting amidst one of the largest elk herds in North America.

Recreation

This popular campground is located 36 miles east of Meeker along Marvine Creek. It offers access to a number of trails and lakes for hiking, fishing and hunting. Fishing is available in Marvine and East Marvine Creeks, and in the Flat Tops Wilderness at Marvine Lakes. Marvine Trail #1823 and East Marvine Trail #1822 both begin near the campground.

Facilities

Marvine Campground has five horse campsites. The only corrals available for public use are the ones at the horse camp sites in the campground. The corrals at the Marvine Trailhead are for Outfitter and Guide use only. Additional facilities at the campground include tables, fire grates, vault toilets and hand pump drinking water. Trash service is provided. Electrical hook-ups are not available. Livestock may be watered in the stream, about 200 yards from the campground.

Natural Features

In the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the 2.3 million acre White River National Forest is a place of serenity and adventure, boasting 8 wilderness areas, 4 defined seasons, and 10 peaks surpassing 14,000 feet in elevation.

Wildlife in the area abounds. Bighorn sheep navigate rocky ridges, moose graze along the streams and bull elk bugle at dusk. Scenic rivers sustain populations of cutthroat, rainbow, and brown trout. Alpine regions provide habitat for pika and ptarmigan. These species, along with many others, depend on surrounding undeveloped wilderness, clean streams, and diverse forests to live.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.

Nearby Attractions

East Marvine Trail #1822: The trail leads up East Marvine Creek, through the Flat Tops Wilderness to Johnson Lake. At the summit Big Marvine Peak offers a panoramic view of the Flat Tops Wilderness and the surrounding area.

Marvine Trail #1823: The Marvine Trail begins at the end of County Road 12 right outside the campground. It accesses Marvine Creek and Marvine Lakes providing a great opportunity to fish.

Marvine Lake and Slide Lake: These two lakes cover 135 surface acres and offer rainbow, brook, and cutthroat trout fishing.

West Marvine Trail #1868

Papoose Creek Trail #2248: leads up Papoose Creek past several short waterfalls, to Papoose Basin. It then climbs onto the Flat Tops Plateau where it intersects the Oyster Lake Trail 1825.

Ute Creek Trail #1824

Charges & Cancellations

Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

The facts

22 bookable sites
23 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 40 ft
Up to 10 people per site
Loops: 1, 2, 3

Site types

17 Standard Nonelectric
5 Equestrian Nonelectric
1 Management

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Shade
Pets allowed
Water hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

23 campsites at Marvine Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Max rig	People
1	1	Management	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	35 ft	10	🐾
10	1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	35 ft	10	🐾
2	1	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	35 ft	10	🐾
3	1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	20 ft	10	🐾
4	1	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	40 ft	10	🐾
5	1	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	35 ft	10	🐾
6	1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	20 ft	10	🐾
7	1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	20 ft	10	🐾
8	1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	20 ft	10	🐾
9	1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	25 ft	10	🐾
11	2	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	40 ft	10	🐾
12	2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	30 ft	10	🐾
13	2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	20 ft	10	🐾
14	2	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	40 ft	10	🐾
15	2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	35 ft	10	🐾
16	2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	30 ft	10	🐾
17	2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	35 ft	10	🐾
18	2	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	35 ft	10	🐾
19	3	Equestrian Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	35 ft	10	🐾
20	3	Equestrian Nonelectric	Parallel	Gravel	Slight	35 ft	10	🐾
21	3	Equestrian Nonelectric	Parallel	Gravel	Slight	35 ft	10	🐾
22	3	Equestrian Nonelectric	Parallel	Gravel	Slight	20 ft	10	🐾
23	3	Equestrian Nonelectric	Parallel	Gravel	Slight	20 ft	10	🐾

Getting there

The Marvine Campground is located 35 miles east of Meeker. From Meeker, take Colorado Highway 13 east for 1 mile, then turn east on Rio Blanco County Road 8 and follow this for 28 miles. Turn south (right) at Fritzlans' Guest Ranch, cross the bridge and turn east (left) on Rio Blanco County Road 12. Follow this 6 miles to the Marvine Campground.

Elevation: 8,200 Ft

Address: 32201 County Rd 8, Meeker, Colorado 81641

40.00694, -107.42611 · 40°0'25.0"N 107°25'34.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in	3.6	3.2	3.3	4.2	3.1	1.5	1.3	1.4	1.9	2.5	3.0	3.0

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Marvine Campground

Can you reserve a site at Marvine Campground?: Yes, Marvine Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Marvine Campground have?: 23 sites in total, of which 22 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Marvine Campground?: 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Marvine Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Marvine Campground.
Does Marvine Campground have hookups?: No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at Marvine Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Marvine Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Marvine Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Marvine Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Restrictions:

Only certified weed-free forage and bedding is allowed in the campground. The East Marvine and Marvine Trails lead into the Flat Tops Wilderness, where regulations apply

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Marvine Campground

North Fork Campground 3.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Shepherds Rim Campground 9.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
North Fork Campground 3.6 mi · Campground
Lost Creek #1808 3.8 mi · Facility
Lost Park #1805 7 mi · Facility
Big Fish #1819 8.2 mi · Facility
Himes Peak Campground 8.3 mi · Campground
Ripple Creek Overlook Interpretive Site 8.7 mi · Facility
Lake Of The Woods #2263 9.4 mi · Facility
Pagoda #1804 9.7 mi · Facility
Chinese Wall #1803 9.7 mi · Facility
Himes Peak #1877 9.7 mi · Facility

Contact

Phone 970-878-9969
Email Help.WhiteRiver.Blanco@AmericanLL.com
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-20.

Marvine Campground