Meeker is a place that will bring a smile to anyone’s face. Often the people with the biggest smiles in this Colorado mountain town are the kids.

Meeker is the coolest outdoor playground for children. It’s wide-open, it’s fun, and it’s full of never-ending adventures. Your kids will have the freedom to run and play to their heart’s content. When you plan a trip to Meeker, your kids are bound to have a blast – and so will you.

Kids having a blast jumping into Lake Avery

THERE ARE LOTS OF ADVENTUROUS THINGS TO DO IN MEEKER WITH KIDS. HERE ARE A FEW OF THE COOLEST THINGS YOU CAN DO WITH YOUR LITTLE ONES:

1. Endless Hiking Options – Lace up the hiking boots and hit the trails into the vast White River National Forest. Popular, kid-friendly options include Spring Cave, Lost Creek and Skinny Fish. 

2. Wildlife Spotting in the Flat Top Wilderness Area – Grab your best pair of binoculars and head up to the Flat Tops for the day. Will you know all of the wild animals that you can spot? 

3. Fishing – In addition to fishing the White River off the bridge of our downtown park, you can utilize the new kiosks and maps showing the many places that are easy to access along the White River. Be sure to stop by the Meeker Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center for kid friendly insider tips.

4. Horseback Riding –  Saddle up and go on a horseback ride.  Meeker has numerous outfitters with permits for the one-of-a-kind trails that weave through our bountiful public lands on unspoiled Colorado mountain ranges.

5. Mountain Biking In Town Or In The National Forest – Take your mountain bikes and ride the uncrowded flow trails, cross country trails, and downhill trails developed in and around our scenic mountain town.

As you can see, kids (and adults) are going to love Meeker! If you have wide-eyed, curious, fun-loving, outdoor kids, you’re going to want to plan a trip to Meeker, Colorado.

No matter what time of year you choose to visit our mountain town, you’ll enjoy our little corner of NW Colorado. If you need help planning your trip, VisitMeekerColorado.com is your #1 source of information for everything Meeker related.

See you soon!