Horse Mountain West (BLM 8083) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Horse Mountain West (BLM 8083) in CO
Road corridorBLM, Colorado River Valley
11 mi from Rifle
Maps 6,681 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
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileUSABLE
StarlinkEXCELLENT
Road Access
Extreme
- All 5.4 miles of this road are maintained only for low-range 4WD, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 2,000 ft over 5.4 miles through 12 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 27%.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.0 miles off.
- Horse Mountain stands 2,750 ft above the map pin, 2.7 miles northeast.
Climate averages
October normals 33–60°F, 2.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.