Can you reserve a site at Meridian Campground?

Yes, Meridian Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Meridian Campground have?

4 sites in total, of which 1 can be booked.

Meridian Campground — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

Facilities

This campground has 18 campsites with parking spurs. At an elevation of 9,000 feet this campground includes a picnic table and fire ring at each campsite and two vault toilets at different locations.

All dates are weather dependent. Visitors may expect full service from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. The area also has an extended season when services such as water, trash or a host may not be available in the fall and spring.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (303) 647-2366.

The facts

Season: Late May – Late September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
1 bookable site
4 sites in total, including non-bookable
Loops: Scan and Pay

Site types

3 Management
1 Standard Nonelectric

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4 campsites at Meridian Campground

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
ScanPay 2	Scan and Pay	Management	—	—	—	—
ScanPay 3	Scan and Pay	Management	—	—	—	—
ScanPay 4	Scan and Pay	Management	—	—	—	—
Standard	Scan and Pay	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—

Getting there

39.51105, -105.53506 · 39°30'39.8"N 105°32'6.2"W

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Typical weather

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Low °F	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Precip in	0.7	0.8	1.5	2.2	2.4	1.8	3.7	3.1	1.7	1.2	0.8	0.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.5 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 Meridian Campground

Can you reserve a site at Meridian Campground?: Yes, Meridian Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Meridian Campground have?: 4 sites in total, of which 1 can be booked.

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$28.00 fee per site for overnight camping. Two (2) vehicles or one (1) RV per site is included in the camping fee. $11.00 for a third vehicle. $11.00 day use fee if not camping overnight. Fees are payable by cash, check or money order. Scan and pay is available.

Restrictions:

Maximum 8 persons per site, 2 tents and 2 vehicles or 1 recreation vehicle.
Dogs must be leashed at all times.
No discharge of firearms or fireworks.
Only licensed vehicles can operate inside campground.
Camping is NOT ALLOWED behind a LOCKED GATE.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Meridian Campground

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Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire Lookout 11.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Deer Creek Trailhead 1.7 mi · Facility
Mount Evans Summit / Interpretive Site 7.8 mi · Facility
Mount Evans Wilderness: Arapaho & Roosevelt 7.9 mi · Facility
Whiteside Picnic Area 8.7 mi · Campground
Echo Lake Trailhead 10.5 mi · Facility
Guanella Pass Scenic Byway 11 mi · Facility
Devils Nose Target Range Day Use 11.1 mi · Activity pass

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Meridian Campground