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Meeker River Bend RV Park

Meeker River Bend RV Park is located in Meeker, Colorado. Meeker is the county seat of Rio Blanco County and is named after Nathan Meeker, a 19th-century journalist. Located in the west end of the Flat Tops Scenic Byway, Meeker is known for its elk and deer hunting, having the largest elk herd in Colorado.

About

Meeker River Bend RV Park has three acres of land surrounding the park, providing the needed area for each consumer to stay in. Ten RV sites have been placed throughout those acres, which make up all the sites located in Meeker River Bend RV Park. No store is situated on the property; however, Meeker River Bend RV Park is within walking distance of Meeker, located just ten minutes outside of the city borders. The city of Meeker provides grocery and souvenir shops that campers can access for their camping and vacation needs. Open year-round, several features and amenities are found in the RV sites, such as full hookup with 110 V, 30 AMP, and 50 AMP unmetered electric usage. The water and sewage are provided by the city, which can be found in each of the sites. A leisure park on the property includes a grassy area with trees and a BBQ grill and picnic area. Shoreline fishing access is located in the park, giving fishers close entry to rainbow, brown and native cutthroat trout. With the smaller proportion of sites to acreage that Meeker River Bend RV Park has, guests of the property have mentioned in their reviews the relaxing, laid back environment that they receive, with some of the popular activities at the RV park being fishing and reading. The town of Meeker provides close access to the Flat Top Wilderness, the second-largest wilderness in the state of Colorado, which sits at over 235,000 acres of land. Elk and deer hunting can be found in this wilderness, providing means of entertainment for the local and tourist hunters in the area. Hunting also includes coyote, bear, and mountain lions, which can be found in the surrounding forestry. The White River is walking distance from the property, which offers fishing. White River runs through the states of Colorado and Utah and is a tributary of the Green River, flowing into the Colorado River.

Culture

Meeker River Bend RV Park caters towards the hunters and retired population, offering several acres of land to walk through and relax on. Outdoor enthusiasts have mentioned in their reviews the quality of service that the property manager and staff provide for the campground. With the campground being owned by G.I.C, an investing company, no owner lives on-site; however, faculty are available throughout the property. Other reviews from the property mention the various trails that the campers can go on, each within walking distance of the RV park. The town of Meeker is known for its hunting, having the second-largest elk herd in the state of Colorado. Meeker is also in close proximity to Trappers Lake—Colorado's second-largest lake, which provides fishing, however, no motorized boating is allowed. Trappers Lake is located east of Meeker and west of the town of Yampa, stretching at around a mile and a half in length. Camper reviews also mention Gianinetti's, and OHV renting service, which provides self-guided tours throughout the White River Valley. This local river runs throughout the state of Colorado and Utah. Campers can choose from a variety of OHVs, from a six-seat Polaris Ranger to a Polaris RZR XP 1000. These OHV rentals provide GPS maps in their vehicles that allow guests to self-navigate the valley. With the park being open year-round, snowmobiling is a popular attraction to go along with the hunting, fishing, and reading that guests participate in. Meeker River Bend RV Park is located in close proximity to 78 miles of groomed snowmobiling trails, with 100 additional paths that are left natural.

History

Meeker River Bend RV park has been in business for 12 years, having been established in 2012 by GIC, an investing company. GIC bought the open fields and pastures, turning them into a ten site property.

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Established
2012
Location

910 Water Street
Meeker, Colorado 81641
United States

Type

Campground

Owners

G.I.C.

Owned Since
2012
Phone
970-220-2150
Reviews
4.1 (57 Reviews)
4.1/5 57 Reviews
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