Shepherds Rim Campground, CO - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

Shepherds Rim Campground is located in the Blanco Ranger District, White River National Forest (3 hrs 9 min northeast of Grand Junction, CO) with an elevation of 9,781 feet. There are a total of 15 campsites including 1 tent-only site. The campground is normally open from the beginning of June to the beginning of November. 14 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 18 and 54 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Prices start at $22.00 per night. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails.

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4.6 out of 5

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@LeeE6993382 · Camped on Jun 13, 2025 at Campsite #4

Best campground host ever

@RachaelL834364 · Camped on Jun 13, 2025 at Campsite #7

This site is delightful; my family and I had a wonderful time. The camp host is super helpful and kind, the bathrooms were clean and stocked the whole time. The wildflowers and mushrooms were everywhere :)

@GustavoH8EBBE3 · Camped on Jun 12, 2025 at Campsite #1

The campsite itself and the surrounding area was beautiful. However, when we got there there was no water available even though it was advertised as having them. Apparently a snow plow broke the water main. We were never informed of this prior to coming to the campsite. So thankfully the camp host had a large water container that he shared water with us for dishes but it was not potable. He did also give us a gallon of water. We then had to go back into town, 1.5 hours each way, to go get drinking water. The tent pad on site 1 was definitely on the smaller side and I was not able to set up my 8 person tent fully as the floor space was not enough. The absolute WORST thing was the mosquitos. I have been camping all over Colorado and in Florida and I have only had one other experience that was this bad. It was like literal clouds of mosquitos and it didn't matter the time of day. I had to use deep woods off and even then if I missed a spot they found it, not matter how small. Before you think it was this bad because of the nearby lakes, I have camped at several other spots on lakes and it was not even close to this bad. I even camped once at the lakefront campground in Steamboat Springs, which is about 3 hours away, and had zero problems with mosquitos. Again the scenery was great, but I definitely will not be back.

@ArleneE0DA2601 · Camped on Jun 11, 2025 at Campsite #8

Loved this campground at Trappers Lake! Shepherds Rim is a reservable campground which we like. Sites 5-8 are awesome-all with a view. Unfortunately, during our stay around June 12, there was no water. Probably fixed by now. The campground host was friendly and helpful. Id go back for sure.

@markc1361143 · Camped on Jun 5, 2025 at Campsite #2

Great sites with a very helpful campground host (Tim).

@JoelD1454623 · Camped on Aug 20, 2024 at Campsite #8

Camp host was great, very friendly, third time and enjoy that area very much a lot of great hikes. Only bad part is it is very difficult to get to the lake if you wanted to do some paddle board or inflatable kayaks.

@CherylT5290775 · Camped on Aug 12, 2024 at Campsite #6

This campground is well kept and the campground host is always willing to help out with information and service. Also love that it is a designated wilderness area. No ATVs, no mountain bikes on trails, no motors on the lake and plenty of great hiking trails.

@AprilC1313313 · Camped on Aug 5, 2024 at Campsite #7

great campground. sites #6, #7 & #8 have the best views and plenty of space for a small RV. tim the campground host was very welcoming and keeps the restrooms spotless! worth the drive to stay here.

@AmandaT3784805 · Camped on Aug 4, 2024 at Campsite #15

Awesome campground!

@KennethS576281 · Camped on Aug 2, 2024 at Campsite #9

Tim the campground host was awesome

@JustinP9530522 · Camped on Jul 31, 2024 at Campsite #11

Had a fantastic time. Beautiful scenery, plenty of places to fish and hike. Camp host Tim was friendly and personable. Campgrounds were very well maintained (the bathrooms were easily the nicest I've seen at any place I've camped). Would definitely recommend and stay again.

@AnitaR868B6749 · Camped on Jul 19, 2024 at Campsite #7

The campground host Tim was great. He checked in every day and offered valuable conversation and updates. The toilets were nice and clean. I was there for 5 nights. Everything was great!

@PeterF7272337 · Camped on Jul 18, 2024 at Campsite #13

The host was awesome, bathrooms very clean, campsite was well kept and had nice privacy! Great trip

@mikel7503834 · Camped on Jul 18, 2024 at Campsite #6

If you like a place without lots of UTV's, this is it! Quiet, peaceful, off-the-grid sorta place. Cell signal is available about 20 minutes down the road, otherwise you're disconnected! Tim, our host, does a great job. Fly fished and caught small brookies in the pond near Horse Thief CG. We didn't see it, but Tim said there was a moose spotted nearby before we arrived. They did have a threaded water spigot available by the host site. Great place - we'll be back!

@AllenD6393567 · Camped on Jul 17, 2024 at Campsite #3

Tim, the campground host, was amazing. He was friendly and helpful in all things. The restrooms were spotless and unsmelly. We had a great stay.

@AllenD6393567 · Camped on Jul 17, 2024 at Campsite #3

Tim, the campground host, was amazing. He was friendly and helpful in all things. The restrooms were spotless and unsmelly. We had a great stay.

@EmilyG8895800 · Camped on Jul 12, 2024 at Campsite #8

Fantastic campground! Sites were beautiful, clean, and well taken care of. The bathrooms were spotless, complete with little rugs at the door. The camp host was very friendly and helpful.

@DanielW5233823 · Camped on Jul 11, 2024 at Campsite #5

Another wonderful trip to Trappers!! Our camp host does a wonderful job of keeping things neat and clean and worked to accommodate changes when needed. The fishing was great and lots of wildlife!

@ReedP5608594 · Camped on Jul 9, 2024 at Campsite #6

Camp host was great

@MichaelL540355 · Camped on Jul 7, 2024 at Campsite #6

The campground area is very well maintained and in a beautiful location adjacent to the Flat Tops Wilderness. This area is somewhat remote and does not have any cell service. Tim, the camo host was very helpful and is doing a great job of keeping the area clean and ready for campers. Site #6 had a killer view into the valley below.

@ShirleyRF1A240 · Camped on Jul 3, 2024 at Campsite #16

The campground was great except for those pesky mosquitos. the camp host went above and beyond to make sure your visit was great. The bathrooms are the best I have ever seen at a high country campground. Keep up the good work

@RandyC3066848 · Camped on Jun 20, 2024 at Campsite #1

Absolutely beautiful area. The campground host was friendly and kept the campgrounds in really good condition. The hiking is incredible and fishing of back country lakes and a river.

@KimU1423871A39 · Camped on Jun 7, 2024 at Campsite #6

This site is about a 6-hr drive from Denver, with the last 1h 20m without stores or gas, so make sure you stop in Meeker.The campground is clean, well-maintained and very close to trails. The camp host was welcoming and the facilities were clean.We saw various wildlife and our stay was bug-free. As you get further into June and July, mosquitos are abundant.We had a great trip.

@ByfordJCD315B7 · Camped on Jun 5, 2024 at Campsite #9

There was a large snow drift in our campsite trailer location making it unusable. There was not a fresh water source and the dump station was not open. The owners of trappers lake lodge were very friendly and let us use their phone to contact the other party we were to meet at the campground. We also had a lovely meal at the lodge a few nights later, after we found another campsite a few miles down the canyon.

@LaurelM99A1712 · Camped on Aug 27, 2023 at Campsite #7

The campground was very well kept. Beautiful views. Friendly and helpful Campground Hosts. Many hikes right near the campground. Great meal at Trappers Lake Lodge! We will be back!!!

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