Can you reserve a site at Shepherds Rim Campground?

Yes, Shepherds Rim Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Shepherds Rim Campground have?

16 sites in total, of which 15 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Shepherds Rim Campground?

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

Are pets allowed at Shepherds Rim Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Shepherds Rim Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Shepherds Rim Campground?

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

Shepherds Rim Campground, Colorado — 15 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

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.

Recreation

Trappers Lake is known as the Cradle of Wilderness. At approximately 302 surface acres, the lake contains a strain of native cutthroat trout and the Colorado Parks and Wildlife operates a spawn collection station at the Cabin Creek inlet during May and June.
Trappers Lake lies completely within the Flat Tops Wilderness; motorized boats and wheeled carts for boat transport are prohibited.

Facilities

Shepherds Rim Campground has 16 sites suitable for tents, trailers and RVs. The sites are equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings. Guests also have access to vault toilets and drinking water, but electrical hook-ups are not available. There is an RV dump station within the Trappers Lake complex.

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 eight wilderness areas, four defined seasons, and 10 peaks surpassing 14,000 feet in elevation. Wildlife in the area abounds. Bighorn sheep navigate rocky ridges 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.

Shepherds Rim Campground at Trappers Lake is located adjacent to the Flat Tops Wilderness, offering a natural environment with many pothole lakes, surrounding glacier carved mountains, and access to trails and wilderness areas. Wildlife frequent the area and moose, elk, deer, marmots, pine marten, and an abundance of birds may be seen.

Nearby Attractions

Fishing Access: Trappers Lake, Little Trappers Lake, Wall Lake, Fraser Creek, Lake of the Woods

Trail Access: Little Trappers Trail #1814, Carhart Trail #1815, Trappers Lake Trail #1816, Wall Lake Trail #1818, Island Lakes Trail #1842, Chinese Wall Trail #1803, Deer Lake Trail #2021, South Derby Trail #1857, Himes Peak Trail #1877

Contact Info

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

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

15 bookable sites
16 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 54 ft
Up to 10 people per site
Loops: SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND

Site types

14 Standard Nonelectric
1 Management
1 Tent Only Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

16 campsites at Shepherds Rim Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	34 ft	10	🐾
002	SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	10	🐾
003	SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	54 ft	10	🐾
004	SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	24 ft	10	🐾
005	SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	26 ft	10	🐾
006	SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	32 ft	10	🐾
007	SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	10	🐾
008	SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	34 ft	10	🐾
009	SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	18 ft	10	🐾
010	SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	32 ft	10	🐾
011	SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	10	🐾
012	SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	32 ft	10	🐾
013	SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	13 ft	10	🐾
014	SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND	Management	Pull Through	Gravel	35 ft	10	🐾
015	SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	18 ft	10	🐾
016	SHEPHERDS RIM CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	40 ft	10	🐾

Getting there

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.

39.99472, -107.24278 · 39°59'41.0"N 107°14'34.0"W

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Typical weather

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1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.4 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 Shepherds Rim Campground

Can you reserve a site at Shepherds Rim Campground?: Yes, Shepherds Rim Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Shepherds Rim Campground have?: 16 sites in total, of which 15 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Shepherds Rim Campground?: 54 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Shepherds Rim Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Shepherds Rim Campground.
Are campfires allowed at Shepherds Rim Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Shepherds Rim Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Restrictions:

See: Flat Tops Wilderness Regulations and Campground Regulations Trappers Lake lies completely within the Flat Tops Wilderness; motorized boats and wheeled carts for boat transport are prohibited

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Shepherds Rim Campground

Himes Peak #1877 less than 0.1 mi · Facility
Trappers Lake / Trapline Campground 0.2 mi · Campground
Trappers Lake / Cutthroat Campground 0.2 mi · Campground
Trappers Lake / Bucks Campground 0.2 mi · Campground
Trappers Lake / Horse Thief Campground 0.2 mi · Campground
Lake Of The Woods #2263 1.7 mi · Facility
Himes Peak Campground 2.8 mi · Campground
Big Fish #1819 2.8 mi · Facility
McGinnis #2213 2.8 mi · Facility
Deer Lake #1802 5.8 mi · Facility
Cold Springs Campground 7 mi · Campground
Horseshoe Campground 7.4 mi · Campground

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-04.

Shepherds Rim Campground