BLM Route 8479 in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
BLM Route 8479 in CO
Road corridorBLM, Colorado River Valley
8.3 mi from Dotsero
Maps 7,422 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 2.5–3.5 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 8.8 miles of this road are maintained only for low-range 4WD, 8.5 miles of it dirt.
- Near Big Red Hill.
- Estimated climb: 1,200 ft over 8.8 miles through 18 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 25%.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Big Red Hill stands 1,013 ft above the map pin, 1.3 miles northeast.
Climate averages
October normals 32–61°F, 1.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.