BLM 8455 — Dotsero Wildlife Area in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
BLM 8455 — Dotsero Wildlife Area in CO
Road corridorBLM, Colorado River Valley
10 mi from Dotsero
Maps 7,938 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.
BLM Colorado River Valley Field Office ↗
Stay limit: 7 consecutive days · the 7-day limit applies April 1 to August 31 · September 1 to March 31: 14 consecutive days · unless otherwise authorized in writing by the BLM; also 14 days · within 30 days · then move 30 mi; also 14 consecutive days
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkGOOD
Road Access
Extreme
- All 4.9 miles of this road are maintained only for low-range 4WD, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 40 ft over 4.9 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 22%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 2.1 miles off.
- Sugarloaf Mountain stands 1,687 ft above the map pin, 2.3 miles northeast.
- West Fork Sheep Creek runs 1.2 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 32–57°F, 1.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.