Established Camping
Blanco Ranger District (East of Meeker, CO)
Blanco Ranger District, located east of Meeker, CO, features rugged terrain with forests and open spaces. Temperatures range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit in winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the Flat Tops Wilderness Area and the White River, offering opportunities for hiking and fishing.
Description
There are 352,917 acres of National Forest land within the Blanco District boundaries. Blanco is responsible for management of the historic Flat Tops Wilderness, which encompasses approximately 235,406 acres. District elevation ranges from 6,500 to 12,000. The Blanco Ranger District provides access to a wide range of recreational opportunities such as camping, hiking and backpacking.There are nine improved campgrounds, picnic facilities and an abundance of well marked trailheads for access to backcountry and wilderness. The area is well known for outstanding hunting in one of the largest elk herds in North America. View Blanco Ranger District Quicksheets for downloadable Recreation Opportunity Guides.
Location
Blanco Ranger District (East of Meeker, CO) is located in Colorado
Directions
The Blanco Ranger District administers Forest Service lands near Meeker and in the Flat Tops NW. Our office is in Meeker, Colorado at 220 East Market Street (on Highway 13 at the east end of town). Contact us at (970)878-4039.
Coordinates
40.03775284 N
107.90711475 W
Detours Nearby
Vaughan Lake Campground
1 hr 4 min away
Rifle Mountain Park- Sawmill Gulch
1 hr 18 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 40 min from Grand Junction
- 3 hrs 37 min from Denver
- 3 hrs 47 min from Boulder
- 4 hrs 23 min from Fort Collins
Access
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
