BLM 8271, Colorado River Valley in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
BLM 8271, Colorado River Valley in CO
Road corridorBLM, Colorado River Valley
3.3 mi from Carbondale
Maps 7,102 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
VerizonWEAK
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkGOOD
Road Access
Extreme
- All 0.4 miles of this road are maintained only for low-range 4WD, dirt the whole way.
- Part of the route closes seasonally, so check locally before you go.
- Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- South Branch Edgerton Creek runs 0.3 mi off.
- Sunlight Peak stands 3,495 ft above the map pin, 6.0 miles west.
- Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.
Climate averages
October normals 38–61°F, 2.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.