Dry Rifle Creek (BLM 8107) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Dry Rifle Creek (BLM 8107) in CO
Road corridorBLM, Colorado River Valley
6.7 mi from Silt
Maps 6,144 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 2.9 miles of this road are maintained only for low-range 4WD, dirt the whole way.
- Near Rifle Gap State Park.
- Part of the route closes seasonally, so check locally before you go.
- Estimated climb: 650 ft over 2.9 miles, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 25%.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.7 miles off.
- Dry Rifle Creek runs 0.7 mi off.
- Horse Mountain stands 3,287 ft above the map pin, 8.5 miles northwest.
Climate averages
October normals 38–62°F, 2.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.