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Shepherds Rim Campground
Public LandU.S. Forest ServicePets allowedBig rigs OK

Shepherds Rim Campground

Glenwood Springs, Colorado · 9,777 ftIn White River National Forest

Photos: Staff

At a glance

5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026

Price per night
$22–$23recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
Sites
15From recreation.gov's site list · Oct 2026
Hookups
Not yet known
Elevation
9,777 ft2,980 m
Season
Not yet known
Cell signal
Not yet known

Sites15

Shepherds Rim Campground lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.

From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 1 staff entry left out.

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About

Overview

Surrounded by mountains and nestled near the wilderness, the Shepherds Rim Campground at Trappers Lake has 15 scenic campsites. Located at 9,720 feet in elevation, visitors can locate this campground on the right side of the road as you travel south from the Trappers Lake Outlet area.Recreation

Trappers Lake is known as the Cradle of Wilderness.

From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · Edit

Cell service

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FCC map: no coverage reported

  • VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
  • AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
  • T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map

Cell service at Shepherds Rim Campground: FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

  • WedRain And Snow Showers, 95% chance of rain40°29°
  • ThuChance Snow Showers then Partly Sunny, 40% chance of rain36°22°
  • FriSunny46°26°
  • SatSunny, 2% chance of rain48°31°
  • SunMostly Sunny, 13% chance of rain45°29°

Nearby camping

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3 more within 25 mi

Dispersed camping nearby

Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.

Location and contact

39.99472, -107.24278
Managed by
U.S. Forest ServiceFederal operator
Nearest town
Glenwood Springs
Park
White River National Forest

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