Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234795
When Shepherds Rim Campground reopens
Shepherds Rim Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
15
Openings · last 90 days
70
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dSaturday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 22 of 70 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Saturday (31.4%), with Monday (12) and Tuesday (11) next in line.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 16:00 and 19:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 26 of 70 detected openings (37.1%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Mountain Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 10 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 5–13 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 008 | 14 | 20.0% |
| 015 | 7 | 10.0% |
| 005 | 7 | 10.0% |
| 004 | 6 | 8.6% |
| 007 | 5 | 7.1% |
Site 008 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 14. One free watch covers every site here.
About Shepherds Rim Campground
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. At approximately 302 surface acres, the lake contains a strain of native cutthroat trout and the Colorado Parks and Wildlife operates a spawn collection station at the Cabin Creek inlet during May and June. Trappers Lake lies completely within the Flat Tops Wilderness; motorized boats and wheeled carts for boat transport are prohibited.
Facilities
Shepherds Rim Campground has 16 sites suitable for tents, trailers and RVs. The sites are equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings. Guests also have access to vault toilets and drinking water, but electrical hook-ups are not available. There is an RV dump station within the Trappers Lake complex.
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 eight wilderness areas, four defined seasons, and 10 peaks surpassing 14,000 feet in elevation. Wildlife in the area abounds. Bighorn sheep navigate rocky ridges 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.
Shepherds Rim Campground at Trappers Lake is located adjacent to the Flat Tops Wilderness, offering a natural environment with many pothole lakes, surrounding glacier carved mountains, and access to trails and wilderness areas. Wildlife frequent the area and moose, elk, deer, marmots, pine marten, and an abundance of birds may be seen.
Nearby Attractions
Fishing Access: Trappers Lake, Little Trappers Lake, Wall Lake, Fraser Creek, Lake of the Woods
Trail Access: Little Trappers Trail #1814, Carhart Trail #1815, Trappers Lake Trail #1816, Wall Lake Trail #1818, Island Lakes Trail #1842, Chinese Wall Trail #1803, Deer Lake Trail #2021, South Derby Trail #1857, Himes Peak Trail #1877
15 monitored sitesRVs up to 54 ftNo hookups15 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 10
Getting there
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. The Shepherds Rim Campground is on the right.
220 East Market Street, Meeker, CO 81641970-927-0107
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Roll CS-234795 · Shepherds Rim Campground · Meeker CO12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Shepherds Rim Campground?
Online reservations for this facility, where offered, are made through Recreation.gov. Campsite Sniper has also detected 70 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper does not currently hold availability data for Shepherds Rim Campground, so there is nothing to date here. That is a gap in coverage — it does not mean the facility is full or closed. Check Recreation.gov for current dates.
How often do new openings appear at Shepherds Rim Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 70 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Shepherds Rim Campground?
Saturday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 22 of 70 (31.4%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
Which sites at Shepherds Rim Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
2 of the 15 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 54 ft.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Shepherds Rim Campground?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 10 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 5-13 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
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