BLM 8512 — Horse Mountain in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
BLM 8512 — Horse Mountain in CO
Road corridorBLM, Colorado River Valley
10 mi from Eagle
Maps 9,264 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-MobileWEAK
StarlinkEXCELLENT
Road Access
Extreme
- All 0.9 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: 400 ft over 0.9 miles, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 23%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Limited privacy
- Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.0 miles off.
- Castle Peak stands 2,005 ft above the map pin, 3.3 miles west.
Climate averages
October normals 30–53°F, 1.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.