Ute Meadow campground
Ute Meadow
The Ute Meadow camping area offers a variety of amenities including picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets. The area offers 15 campsites for tents and RVs, all of which are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. An interesting fact about the area is that Ute Pass, which the camping area is named after, was used as a trade and hunting route by Native American tribes and later by European settlers.
The best time to visit Ute Meadow camping area is during the summer months, between June and August, when the temperatures range from 60-80 degrees Fahrenheit. This is a great time to enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, and fishing. The fall months of September and October are also a beautiful time to visit, with cooler temperatures and stunning fall foliage.
What's on-site at Ute Meadow
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Ute Meadow, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Forest Inn - Site 2 | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Old Forest Inn - Site 1 | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| D158 | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| D157 | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| D148 | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Ute Meadow -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado R Below Baker Gulch | 150 cfs | → |
| Grand River Ditch At La Poudre Pass | 77 cfs | → |
| Grand Lake Outlet Blw Chipmunk Ln At Grand Lk | 35 cfs | → |
| Michigan River Near Cameron Pass | 5 cfs | → |
| Colorado River Bl Shadow Mountain Reservoir | 23 cfs | → |
| Joe Wright Creek Above Joe Wright Reservoir | 3 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Ute Meadow -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Lake | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Estes Park 1.7 W | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Willow Park | 0.0 in | -1.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Willow Park | 2.0 in | -3.0 in | → |
| Estes Park 1.8 S | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Estes Park 3.3 Ssw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Comanche Peak Wilderness
- Wilderness Never Summer
- Neota Wilderness
- Rocky Mountain National Park
- State Forest State Park
- Rawah Wilderness
Boat launches
- Boat Launch Grand Lake
- Hilltop Boating Site
- Grand County
- Us 34 Grand County
- Cr 6 Grand County
- Chambers Lake Boating Site
Fishing spots
- Fern Lake - Rmnp
- Spruce Lake - Rmnp
- Odessa Lake - Rmnp
- Loomis Lake - Rmnp
- Dream Lake - Rmnp
- Emerald Lake - Rmnp
Points of interest
- Moraine Park Discovery Center
- Fall River Visitor Center
- Beaver Meadows Visitor Center
- Alpine Visitor Center
- Kawuneeche Visitor Center
- Osprey Viewing Site
Paddle runs
- Begins 0.5 Miles Upstream From End Of Fern Lake Road To Eastern Boundary Of Rocky Mountain National Park
- Headwaters To Fan Lake
- Headwaters To Ends 0.5 Miles Upstream From End Of Fern Lake Road
- Headwaters To Boundary Of Rocky Mountain National Park
- Begins 0.5 Miles Away From Trail Ridge Road To Ends Where River Segment Exits Rocky Mountain National Park
- Headwaters To Ends 0.5 Miles Upstream From End Of County Hwy 115
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Ute Meadow as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Ute Meadow
Can I make reservations at Ute Meadow?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Ute Meadow?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Ute Meadow.