Center Mountain (BLM 8241) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access

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Center Mountain (BLM 8241) in CO

Road corridorBLM, Colorado River Valley

6.1 mi from New Castle

Maps 6,686 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0.8–1.2 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
StarlinkGOOD

Road Access

Extreme
  • All 4.8 miles of this road are maintained only for low-range 4WD, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 2,100 ft over 4.8 miles through 10 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 22% and pitches to 27%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.7 miles off.
  • Center Mountain stands 1,860 ft above the map pin, 2.4 miles south.
  • Belodi Creek runs 0.8 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 33–61°F, 1.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.