BLM 8510 — Horse Mountain in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
BLM 8510 — Horse Mountain in CO
Road corridorBLM, Colorado River Valley
9.7 mi from Eagle
Maps 9,210 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 3.4 miles of this road are maintained only for low-range 4WD, dirt the whole way.
- Part of the route closes seasonally, so check locally before you go.
- Estimated climb: 530 ft over 3.4 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 17%.
- Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Castle Peak stands 2,059 ft above the map pin, 3.1 miles west.
Climate averages
October normals 30–52°F, 2.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.