BLM 8462 — Blowout Hill in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
BLM 8462 — Blowout Hill in CO
Road corridorBLM, Colorado River Valley
3.4 mi from Dotsero
Maps 8,363 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
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Road Access
Extreme
- All 5.8 miles of this road are maintained only for low-range 4WD, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 1,500 ft over 5.8 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 21%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Limited privacy
- Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.0 miles off.
Climate averages
October normals 28–57°F, 1.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.