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Meeker Park Overflow Campground

Closed For the Season

This campground is closed for the season from September 6, 2024 through May 19, 2025.

Meeker Park Overflow Campground, near Estes Park, Colorado, is a straightforward spot for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors without the fuss. This campground is a first-come, first-served location, making it a solid backup plan when other sites are full, especially during the busy summer months.

The campground offers a rustic experience with basic amenities like clean porta-potties and bear boxes at each site. Visitors have noted the stunning views of Mt. Meeker and the surrounding peaks, making it a picturesque backdrop for your camping adventures. As one camper put it, “Amazing spot great views,” highlighting the natural beauty that surrounds you here.

For outdoor enthusiasts, the location is perfect for quick access to hiking trails and the nearby Rocky Mountain National Park. Many campers have enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, with one reviewer mentioning, “The campground was very clean and quiet,” making it an ideal place to unwind after a day of exploring. Just remember to bring your own water and firewood, as those aren’t provided on-site.

If you're looking for a no-frills camping experience with breathtaking views and a chance to connect with nature, Meeker Park Overflow Campground is worth considering for your next trip.

Description

National Forest

Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG

There are 29 first-come, first-served campsites that allow tents, campers, trailers, and RVs.__Sites are best for tent camping due to__unpaved roads, steep hills and short pull-ins. Picnic tables, fire rings, and portable toilets are provided.__14-day stay limit. There is no drinking water, electricity, hook-ups, dump stations, nor showers. A maximum of eight people are allowed per site.Although not a full-service campground, Meeker Park Overflow Campground tends to fill to capacity on weekends due to its proximity to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. Longs Peak Trailhead is approximately two miles north of the campground, and the Wild Basin Trailhead is about two miles to the south.Click here for a map of this campground.

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Location

Meeker Park Overflow Campground is located in Colorado

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Directions

The campground is located on the west side of Colorado Highway 7 at mile-marker 11. It is approximately 10 miles north of the intersection of Colorado Highways 7 and 72 (which is 21 miles west-north-west of Lyons), 13 miles south of Estes Park, and 31 miles north of Nederland.

Coordinates

40.242602 N
105.533903 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

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  • Trash
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol

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Reviewed Jul. 23, 2023

Right off HWY 7

Cheap, easy to find. Might be a little hard navigating very large RV’s or Trailers. We have a trailer with the van, total ft. is 32. It worked out fine for us.

Site24
Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Jul. 25, 2022

Great find!

We planned a last minute trip and all reservation campgrounds were full. Took a chance and immediately found a spot here! Set up and had a couple of great hikes! Great view of Mt Meeker and bonus was walking distance to St Malo which was beautiful!

Site17
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Meeker Park Overflow Campground by Kendra , July 25, 2022
  • Review photo of Meeker Park Overflow Campground by Kendra , July 25, 2022
  • Review photo of Meeker Park Overflow Campground by Kendra , July 25, 2022
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Reviewed Jul. 19, 2022

Amazing Spot

Amazing spot great views porta potty bathroom super clean there is a super cool lady that takes care of the campground with the best customer service I highly recommend!!!

Site#16
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Meeker Park Overflow Campground by Ivan C., July 19, 2022
  • Review photo of Meeker Park Overflow Campground by Ivan C., July 19, 2022
  • Review photo of Meeker Park Overflow Campground by Ivan C., July 19, 2022
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Reviewed Jun. 7, 2022

Beautiful, Cheap

Beautiful, cheap, first come first serve USFS campground near RMNP. 

The sites are not very private, but they are spaced apart nicely. There is a host on site. 

Each site has a picnic table, fire pit, and a bear box. This is bear country so please keep your food packed away! 

Cost is $14/night, 50% off for golden age, senior and access pass (not the annual pass). 

Cell service is weak/non existent here.

Open approx May - Sept, probably varies each year, check their website for exact dates.

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  • Review photo of Meeker Park Overflow Campground by Laura M., June 7, 2022
  • Review photo of Meeker Park Overflow Campground by Laura M., June 7, 2022
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Reviewed Aug. 15, 2021

Definitely goin again!

Great spot! Very clean, spaces are large enough and everyone there was very respectful and the camp host was great. Bathroom were super clean. We brought our own firewood but there was some for sale.

Site25
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Meeker Park Overflow Campground by Tim E., August 15, 2021
Reviewed Aug. 19, 2020

Nice quiet campground

We got there earlier in the day, many spots were open. Our senior access card got the rate reduced from 13$ to 6.50$. The campground was very clean and quiet, only thing you could hear at night was the distant sounds of the highway. Ground was pretty hard and tent sites were medium sized but overall highly recommend!

  • Review photo of Meeker Park Overflow Campground by Wally B., August 19, 2020
  • Review photo of Meeker Park Overflow Campground by Wally B., August 19, 2020
  • Review photo of Meeker Park Overflow Campground by Wally B., August 19, 2020
Reviewed Aug. 10, 2020

Awesome place for pitching a tent.

This campground gave me a Familiar feeling of the campsite pancake Bay Campground in Ontario Canada that I had stayed at beautiful and amazing views. Will go back again!

Reviewed Aug. 26, 2019

Lovely campground with minimal frills

No reservations. No bathrooms, just porta-johns. But these were maintained scrupulously on our visit. 

Heavily wooded area, wonderful views of Mt Meeker and the surrounding peaks. Campground host was friendly and helpful. We arrived around 3:30 on a Friday and had several sites to choose from, but they filled fast and after 5 or so it was a long parade of folks disappointedly driving through. 

Chipmunks and hummingbirds throughout the area. A quick and gorgeous drive to Estes Park to the north. No water, bring your own. Hostess had firewood for sale. Lots of easily accessible slash around the area for fires as well.

Site20
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Meeker Park Overflow Campground by Boyd T., August 26, 2019
  • Review photo of Meeker Park Overflow Campground by Boyd T., August 26, 2019
  • Review photo of Meeker Park Overflow Campground by Boyd T., August 26, 2019
Reviewed Jun. 30, 2019

No Frills First Come First Serve Alternative For RMNP

When traveling in this area and looking to explore Rocky Mountain National Park or the surrounding areas finding camping ahead of time is very important. During summer months campground fill quickly and overflow camps like this become your backup plan which sometimes can be difficult to squeeze into last minute. 

From May until September this campground opens its doors to the masses for only$12 per night. Clearly a lot less expensive than some of the campgrounds offered in the area, this camp is quite appealing for those who wish to find inexpensive camping and can enjoy their time in nature without all the frills of an improved campground. This campground is first come first serve which is very important to know if you are wanting to stay in the area and will be arriving later in the day or near a weekend. 

When I visited the season had just opened, literally the day of and there was no one on a weekday at the campground early in the day. I took a stroll around the campground and noticed there is an honor box for paying camp fees and that rangers were in the area driving through the various properties placing kiosk signage up and checking sites. 

This campground offers no running water for those camping here. There are toilets but they are primitive and non-flushing. The sites looked comfortable and like they would be great for camping in a tent or mid-sized RV however they could become a little cramped if visiting in larger units. 

The floor of the campground is blanketed with pine needles which give a fragrant welcome. 

Each campsite has a picnic table and bear box on the site in addition to a fire ring with a small grill on top. You are encouraged to bring your own fire wood and not collect the fallen and absolutely cannot cut firewood in this area. 

Just across from the campground is a pull off and picnic area for Roosevelt National Park which does not offer camping but does have additional areas for hiking and enjoying the nature of the area. There is also another restroom in this area. 

One of the things I found to be very helpful about this campground for controlling traffic and also for accommodating groups was the placement of a few larger sites with additional parking toward the front of the campground. I noticed when I pulled in that in the front portion of the loop there were wider areas which made navigating a bit easier for RVs and also near the dumpsters in this area there seemed to be additional parking. Again during the first part of the season with no traffic passing through this might have been deceiving but it looked to be a great option. 

TIPS: 

  • Check out Lucy Lake and the Camp Church in the area. The lake is an amazing location to see some of the picturesque views of Long’s Peak and hike without having to actually go into the park. The church is an actual Catholic Church build originally for a summer camp, its unique design and location are worth a pull off. 
  • Bring everything you might need with you. The closest store is more than 15 miles away so you will not be able to pick up last minute supplies without running into the larger community. Make sure you bring plenty of water for everyone and anything you might need for your stay. 
  • Check the reports for the area before you tent camp. This area has bear and upon occasion they have a few rogue bears visiting camps. You can find information in advance by checking out tourism centers in Estes Park or by looking at the Rocky Mountain National Park site.
Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Meeker Park Overflow Campground by Crystal C., June 30, 2019
  • Review photo of Meeker Park Overflow Campground by Crystal C., June 30, 2019
  • Review photo of Meeker Park Overflow Campground by Crystal C., June 30, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Meeker Park Overflow Campground have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Meeker Park Overflow Campground does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Meeker Park Overflow Campground?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is good.