Marvine Campground

Our facility is experiencing a temporary water outage due to weather related conditions. Please bring ALL the water you'll need for your visit, including drinking water! We are hoping this matter will be resolved soon but will keep campers updated!

A bear or bears have been sighted at multiple campgrounds, and we ask that everyone follow bear precautions, such as keeping food and trash properly stored in locked cars or bear storage containers, this includes locking storage compartments on trailers and RV units. Never leave food out unattended or bear boxes open. Our host will help preserve everyone's safety by reminding guests to observe the current forest service directive. Hosts may remove or secure food or trash from a campsite to help reduce bear traffic within the park. We ask everyone to help keep the campgrounds safe for everyone to enjoy.

The Elk Fire (up CR 8) is now 100% contained, and CR 8 is now open from Meeker! However, CR 8-Dunkley Pass is closed at the intersection of CR 8 and CR 19 due to the Crosho Fire in eastern Rio Blanco County and Routt National Forest. Due to this closure, visitors cannot get here from Yampa.The Lee Fire (west of Meeker) is now 60% contained, and HWY 13 is open from Rifle to Meeker! Speed is reduced to 50mph, and stopping anywhere along the route is not permitted.Visitors to campgrounds on the Blanco Ranger District may now use traditional routes (HWY 13 & CR 8) to access the area again! Visitors should still expect to see firefighters and utility personnel in the area. There are also still active fires and closures in the forest. The forest closure is the Lost Creek Trail north to the border with Routt National Forest and extends west to Yellowjacket. The Crosho Fire, as noted above, is in eastern Rio Blanco County in the Routt National Forest. The Yellojacket Fire is in the White River National Forest on the Blanco Ranger District, and is currently 20 acres and 60% contained. It is between CR 15 and CR 8 and in the forest closure area.

ALL of White River will be going into a Stage 2 Fire Restriction starting on 8/8/25. Only propane fires will be allowed in all campgrounds or other Forest Service land. No firewood sales will be available to the public. The device must be able to turn on or off the fuel and fire source. No charcoal or wood fires.

Here are some descriptions of how to get to campgrounds on the Blanco Ranger District without the use of CR 8 from the Meeker side.

• From I-70 @ Wolcott (between Edwards and Eagle):
  • Take Hwy 131 north 43 miles to Yampa (paved road)
  • Turn left on Routt CR 17 (maintained dirt road) which eventually becomes Rio Blanco CR 8. Travel 42 miles over two mountain passes Dunckley and Ripple Creek Pass. The passes are steep and winding in some sections, but well maintained. The condition of the road is good enough to tow a travel trailer, probably a fifth-wheel camper, all depending on the drivers comfortability.
  • From here, travelers can turn left to Trappers Lake Campgrounds, 10 miles via FSR 205 , or continue to North Fork Campground 8 miles.
  • From North Fork Campground to Marvine Campgrounds, continue on CR 8 3.5 miles to CR 12. Turn left and continue 5 miles to Marvine.
• From I-70 @ Rifle exit:
  • Exit I-70 at Rifle exit and turn right on Hwy 13.
  • Continue 115 Miles to Hamilton.
  • Turn right on CR 317 (becomes CR 29) and continue for 13 miles; the beginning 6 miles are paved before becoming a well-maintained dirt road.
  • Turn right on CR 55 (becomes CR 19) and continue for 10 miles to CR 8
  • Take a slight right on CR 8 and continue 16 miles over Ripple Creek Pass.
  • From here, travelers can turn left to Trappers Lake Campgrounds, 10 miles via FSR 205 , or continue to North Fork Campground 8 miles.
  • From North Fork Campground to Marvine Campgrounds, continue on CR 8 3.5 miles to CR 12. Turn left and continue 5 miles to Marvine.
• From Steamboat Springs:
  • Travel south from Steamboat Springs to Yampa on Hwy 131
  • Turn right on Routt CR 17 (maintained dirt road) which eventually becomes Rio Blanco CR 8. Travel 42 miles over two mountain passes Dunckley and Ripple Creek Pass. The passes are steep and winding in some sections, but well maintained. The condition of the road is good enough to tow a travel trailer, probably a fifth-wheel camper, all depending on the drivers comfortability.
  • From here, travelers can turn left to Trappers Lake Campgrounds, 10 miles via FSR 205 , or continue to North Fork Campground 8 miles.
  • From North Fork Campground to Marvine Campgrounds, continue on CR 8 3.5 miles to CR 12. Turn left and continue 5 miles to Marvine.
• From Steamboat Springs via Craig:
  • Travel west from Steamboat Springs to Craig on Hwy 40.
  • Turn left on Hwy 13 and travel south 13 miles to Hamilton.
  • Turn left on CR 317 (becomes CR 29) and continue for 13 miles; the beginning 6 miles are paved before becoming a well-maintained dirt road.
  • Turn right on CR 55 (becomes CR 19) and continue for 10 miles to CR 8
  • Take a slight right on CR 8 and continue 16 miles over Ripple Creek Pass.
  • From here, travelers can turn left to Trappers Lake Campgrounds, 10 miles via FSR 205 , or continue to North Fork Campground 8 miles.
  • From North Fork Campground to Marvine Campgrounds, continue on CR 8 3.5 miles to CR 12. Turn left and continue 5 miles to Marvine.

Click the link to find out more about fires in this area: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/cowrd-elk-rbx-fire