White River National Forest holds five campgrounds in the Trappers Lake area, and Bucks is the first-come, first-served option among them. Sites run $22 per night, or $12 with a senior pass. Expect toilets, water, trash service, and picnic tables, though sites here are on the smaller side. No cell signal reaches the area. Campers wanting more options can browse campgrounds near White River National Forest, or check Trapline Campground just down the road.
Description
Bucks Campground at Trappers Lake has 10 sites. It sits very near the Wilderness boundary, close to the Trappers Lake Outlet parking area. An RV dump station is available within the Trappers Lake campground complex.
Boats are available for rental at Trappers Lake Lodge.
Meeker is the nearest place to purchase gasoline and supplies.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBucks Campground is located in Colorado near Yampa
Directions
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. Bucks Campground is on the left.
Coordinates
39.99454588055136 N
107.23966840721344 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 17 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 4 hrs 47 min from Denver, CO
- 4 hrs 56 min from Boulder, CO
- 5 hrs 24 min from Fort Collins, CO
