BLM 8474, Colorado River Valley in CO -- Camping Rules & Access

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BLM 8474, Colorado River Valley in CO

Road corridorBLM, Colorado River Valley

4.8 mi from Gypsum

Maps 7,504 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 1.7 miles of this road are maintained only for low-range 4WD, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 130 ft over 1.7 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 15%.

Setting

Limited privacy
  • Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.0 miles off.
  • Castle Peak stands 3,765 ft above the map pin, 7.1 miles northeast.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 32–60°F, 1.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.