Marvine Campground in CO -- Campground & RV Camping
Marvine Campground in CO
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25 mi from Meeker
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Road Access
- Road difficulty 2 of 5: a moderate drive in.
- Recorded as maintained for passenger cars, dirt, pitching to 6%.
Rig fit
- Maximum published vehicle length: 40 ft.
- Longest published RV site: 40 ft.
- Longest published trailer site: 35 ft.
- 7 pull-through sites.
- Driveway grade: moderate.
Campground details
Setting
Set at 8,200 feet along Marvine Creek, Marvine Campground sits in a mix of conifer and aspen on the western slope of the Colorado Rockies. The site includes five specialized horse campsites with dedicated public corrals, alongside standard amenities like picnic tables, fire grates, vault toilets, hand-pump water, and trash collection. Right at the campground, Marvine Trail #1823 and East Marvine Trail #1822 head straight into the Flat Tops Wilderness, granting access to Marvine Lakes and streams popular for elk hunting and trout fishing.
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
- Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, a 23-site campground with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
- Marvine Creek runs 0.1 mi off.
- Rat Mountain stands 3,160 ft above the map pin, 3.8 miles southeast.
- Most of them shaded.
Climate averages
October normals 28–55°F, 2.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Starlink Radar
Open sky · Terrain & buildings · Tree canopy
Estimated horizon in eight compass directions, using 10 m USGS elevation. Sky clearance 97 of 100.