US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground · National forest in Garfield County, Colorado.
| Managed by | USDA Forest Service (White River National Forest) |
|---|---|
| Campsites | 15 |
| Site types | 14 standard, no electric, 1 tent only no electric |
| Longest RV/trailer site | 54 ft |
| RVs welcome | Yes |
| Tent sites | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Phone | (970) 927-0107 |
| Website | www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/whiteriver/recarea/?recid=40837 |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
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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.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Lakes and ponds on LakeRipple within 10 miles, closest first (straight-line distance to the shoreline). Each page has boat launches, beaches, fishing and today's weather.
Shepherds Rim Campground is in Garfield County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.