Elkhead Reservoir State Park
"Meeker residents and visitors can reach the park for a full day of water recreation and shoreline relaxation. It is a convenient northwest Colorado escape for fishing and camping."
Elkhead Reservoir State Park offers a peaceful mix of water recreation and high-desert landscapes, with a large reservoir ideal for boating and fishing. The park is also a popular base for camping, birding, and enjoying expansive views of the Yampa Valley region.
Yampa River State Park
"Meeker is close enough for a long day trip or weekend outing to the park. Visitors from Meeker often come for fishing, birding, and family camping."
Yampa River State Park follows the Yampa River through a broad valley of cottonwoods, wetlands, and open ranchland. It offers multiple access points for floating, fishing, picnicking, and wildlife watching, with campgrounds and day-use areas spread along the river corridor.