Colorado State Parks Near Meeker

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 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.