Hogback Coal Mine (BLM 8072) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Hogback Coal Mine (BLM 8072) in CO
Road corridorBLM, Colorado River Valley
7.8 mi from Rifle
Maps 7,147 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 1.5–2 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-MobileWEAK
StarlinkEXCELLENT
Road Access
Extreme
- All 2.1 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.
- Estimated climb: 30 ft over 2.1 miles, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 32%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Horse Mountain stands 2,284 ft above the map pin, 5.0 miles north.
Climate averages
October normals 31–58°F, 2.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.