BLM 8454 — Dotsero Wildlife Area in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
BLM 8454 — Dotsero Wildlife Area in CO
Road corridorBLM, Colorado River Valley
12 mi from Dotsero
Maps 9,399 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 4.8 miles of this road are maintained only for low-range 4WD, 3.4 miles of it dirt.
- Estimated climb: 540 ft over 4.8 miles through 8 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 24% and pitches to 58%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 2.1 miles off.
- W Mountain stands 2,484 ft above the map pin, 4.5 miles northwest.
Climate averages
October normals 28–51°F, 2.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.