BLM 8540 — Blue Hill in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
BLM 8540 — Blue Hill in CO
Road corridorBLM, Colorado River Valley
14 mi from Eagle
Maps 8,553 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 8.5 miles of this road are maintained only for low-range 4WD, 8.3 miles of it dirt.
- Part of the route closes seasonally, so check locally before you go.
- Estimated climb: 2,900 ft over 8.5 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 24%.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.5 miles off.
- Castle Peak stands 2,716 ft above the map pin, 4.8 miles southeast.
Climate averages
October normals 25–56°F, 1.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.