BLM 8555 — Bocco Mountain in CO -- Camping Rules & Access

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BLM 8555 — Bocco Mountain in CO

Road corridorBLM, Colorado River Valley

9.4 mi from Edwards

Maps 7,286 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 4.6 miles of this road are maintained only for low-range 4WD, 1.4 miles of it dirt.
  • Part of the route closes seasonally, so check locally before you go.
  • Estimated climb: 1,400 ft over 4.6 miles, with sustained grades near 30% and pitches to 74%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.
  • Castle Peak stands 3,983 ft above the map pin, 8.8 miles west.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 32–60°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.