Uncle Bob Mountain Rd (BLM 8230) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access

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Uncle Bob Mountain Rd (BLM 8230) in CO

Road corridorBLM, Colorado River Valley

11 mi from Silt

Maps 7,245 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.
  • Part of the route closes seasonally, so check locally before you go.
  • Estimated climb: 1,200 ft over 2.9 miles through 9 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 14%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Uncle Bob Mountain stands 1,957 ft above the map pin, 2.4 miles southeast.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 35–61°F, 1.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.