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Marvine Campground in Colorado
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Marvine Campground

White River National Forest, Colorado

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As of October 2026, Marvine Campground is a campground in White River National Forest, Colorado with 23 campsites. Marvine Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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  • Marvine Campground is located at 40.0069ยฐ N, 107.4261ยฐ W.
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Marvine Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

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Next Available Dates

Oct 2 (21 sites)Oct 3 (21 sites)Oct 4 (21 sites)

21 sites open on Oct 2 at Marvine Campground. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.

As of 30 September 2026, 10:35 UTC.

Stay and booking rules

  • Taxes apply
  • Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive days
  • Maximum stay: 14 days

Published by Recreation.gov for Marvine Campground, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Marvine Campground

  • Standard 17
  • Equestrian 6

What an RV fits

  • 35 ft3 sites
  • 40 ft3 sites

Amenities

  • restrooms
  • potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

Things to do: fishing, hiking, wildlife, climbing, photography, stargazing, horse riding.

All sites at Marvine Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

SiteLoopTypeSleepsMax RV
21Standard1035 ft
31Standard10-
41Standard1040 ft
51Standard10-
61Standard10-
71Standard10-
81Standard10-
91Standard10-
101Standard10-
112Standard1040 ft
122Standard10-
132Standard10-
142Standard1040 ft
152Standard10-
162Standard10-
172Standard1035 ft
182Standard1035 ft
193Equestrian10-
203Equestrian10-
213Equestrian10-
223Equestrian10-
233Equestrian10-
243Equestrian10-

About Marvine Campground

Overview

Marvine Campground is set in a towering grove of mixed conifer and aspen trees on the western slope of the Colorado Rockies at an elevation of 8,200 feet. This is an ideal setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation.

Hikers, hunters, anglers and equestrians can also find recreational opportunities nearby. This is a good base for hiking and horseback riding in the Flat Tops Wilderness. Enjoy elk hunting amidst one of the largest elk herds in North America.

Recreation

This popular campground is located 36 miles east of Meeker along Marvine Creek. It offers access to a number of trails and lakes for hiking, fishing and hunting. Fishing is available in Marvine and East Marvine Creeks, and in the Flat Tops Wilderness at Marvine Lakes. Marvine Trail #1823 and East Marvine Trail #1822 both begin near the campground.

Facilities

Marvine Campground has six horse campsites. The only corrals available for public use are the ones at the horse camp sites in the campground. The corrals at the Marvine Trailhead are for Outfitter and Guide use only. Additional facilities at the campground include tables, fire grates, vault toilets and hand pump drinking water. Trash service is provided. Electrical hook-ups are not available. Livestock may be watered in the stream, about 200 yards from the campground.

Natural Features

In the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the 2.3 million acre White River National Forest is a place of serenity and adventure, boasting 8 wilderness areas, 4 defined seasons, and 10 peaks surpassing 14,000 feet in elevation.

Wildlife in the area abounds. Bighorn sheep navigate rocky ridges, moose graze along the streams and bull elk bugle at dusk. Scenic rivers sustain populations of cutthroat, rainbow, and brown trout. Alpine regions provide habitat for pika and ptarmigan. These species, along with many others, depend on surrounding undeveloped wilderness, clean streams, and diverse forests to live.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.

Nearby Attractions

East Marvine Trail: The trail leads up East Marvine Creek, through the the Flat Tops Wilderness to Johnson Lake. At the summit Big Marvine Peak offers a panoramic view of the Flat Tops Wilderness and surrounding area.

Marvine Trail: The Marvine Trail begins at the end of County Road 12 right outside the campground. It accesses Marvine Creek and Marvine Lakes providing great opportunity to fish.

Marvine Lake and Slide Lake: These two lakes cover 135 surface acres and offer rainbow, brook and cutthroat trout fishing.

Marvine Lakes General Forest Area: The Marvine Lakes general forest area offers access to a number of lakes and trails in the central part of the Flat Tops Wilderness Area of the White River National Forest.

Papoose Trail: Papoose Creek Trail 2248 leads up Papoose Creek past several short waterfalls, to Papoose Basin. It then climbs onto the Flat Tops Plateau where it intersects the Oyster Lake Trail 1825.

Charges & Cancellations

Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

Rules and notices at Marvine Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Marvine Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Please Note: One RV per single site, two RVโ€™S per double site, or one vehicle per single tent site or two vehicles per double tent site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. An extra vehicle will be charged a per-night fee and collected at the campground. Trucks with livestock trailers are considered one vehicle; any additional vehicles with the same party would be an extra vehicle and subject to a fee. Extra vehicles may be required to park in a designated overflow area if both vehicles can not safely fit within the designated parking spur of the camping site.

Livestock corrals are only available for those who have a livestock site reservation. If you intend to use a regular camping site but want to keep your livestock in a corral, you must reserve both sites for your desired visit dates and pay the site fees. Corrals may not be rented out for a day use fee; they are designated as full fee sites, and all fees associated with the site are required for their use. This may require you to keep a vehicle or a sleeping unit at the site to show occupancy, per usage rules.

Check-in time is 2:00 pm, and check-out time is 11:00 am

You must be clear from the site at 11:00 am on your checkout day so the host can come and prepare the site for the next guests. Please don't be the group that makes the incoming group have to wait.

Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (ELEVEN) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests.

Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

Any accepted pass must be entered for the discount at the time of booking for single sites only.

Campers may leave the site for 24 hours and must occupy the site otherwise. This allows a camper to go for an overnight backpack trip in the woods for one night and come back to their campsite the next day. If possible, notify a camp host that you are intending to return to your site to fulfill your reserved stay dates. This will help to prevent unauthorized use of your site while you are on your overnight outing.

Campers must occupy the site on the first night of their reservation. This prevents booking the site for Fri-Sun and showing up on Saturday.

All food, beverages, trash, and scented items must be properly stored when not attended. Bear-proof food lockers are provided at each site, and bear-proof trash receptacles are provided at the campground. Please do not leave any food or cooking devices unattended at your sites, per forest service order.

Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed.

Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information, visit dontmovefirewood.org . Prevent the spread of invasive species by inspecting and cleaning packs, equipment, and tires before using the lake or trails.

Customer Service Contact 801-226-3564 or Help.WhiteRiver.Blanco@AmericanLL.com

Click the link for more information about White River National Forest: White River National Forest

Pets are welcome but need to be on a leash and accompanied by the owner at all times.

Marvine Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Marvine Campground?

Marvine Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 23 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Marvine Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Marvine Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Marvine Campground have?

Marvine Campground has 23 campsites.

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