BLM 8520 — Windy Point in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
BLM 8520 — Windy Point in CO
Road corridorBLM, Colorado River Valley
15 mi from Edwards
Maps 7,909 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
StarlinkEXCELLENT
Road Access
Extreme
- All 5.3 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: 1,000 ft over 5.3 miles through 8 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 17%.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.7 miles off.
- Cottonwood Peak stands 3,567 ft above the map pin, 6.7 miles east.
Climate averages
October normals 26–58°F, 1.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.