BLM Route 8451 in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
BLM Route 8451 in CO
Road corridorBLM, Colorado River Valley
11 mi from Dotsero
Maps 7,508 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 2–4.2 cross land the BLM doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.
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 4.4 miles of this road are maintained only for low-range 4WD, 4.4 miles of it dirt.
- Near Dotsero Wildlife Area.
- Estimated climb: 160 ft over 4.4 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 25%.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.9 miles off.
- A canal runs 0.2 mi off.
- W Mountain stands 4,375 ft above the map pin, 6.0 miles north.
Climate averages
October normals 35–58°F, 2.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.