BLM 8500 — Horse Mountain in CO -- Camping Rules & Access in Colorado
BLM 8500 — Horse Mountain in CO
Road corridorBLM, Colorado River Valley
8.9 mi from Eagle
Maps 8,113 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.
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 1.9 miles of this road are maintained only for low-range 4WD, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 450 ft over 1.9 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 27%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
6 known camp spots along this road, between mile 0.3 and mile 1.4: mapped.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Horse Mountain stands 1,479 ft above the map pin, 1.7 miles northwest.
Climate averages
September normals 44–70°F, 1.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.