BLM 8478, Colorado River Valley in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
BLM 8478, Colorado River Valley in CO
Road corridorBLM, Colorado River Valley
6.3 mi from Gypsum
Maps 7,110 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 0.4 miles of this road are maintained only for low-range 4WD.
- Estimated climb: 130 ft over 0.4 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 15%.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Greenhorn Mountain stands 2,780 ft above the map pin, 5.1 miles northeast.
- Dry Lake lies 0.9 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 33–62°F, 1.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.