Cottonwood Dam (BLM, Kremmling) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access

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Cottonwood Dam (BLM, Kremmling) in CO

Road corridorBLM, Kremmling

9.0 mi from Granby

Maps 8,375 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

Bureau of Land Management default; a local order can restrict it.

BLM Kremmling 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

Difficult
  • All 3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles.
  • Estimated climb: 700 ft over 3 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 18%.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Elk Mountain stands 3,032 ft above the map pin, 4.9 miles northwest.
  • Huntington Reservoir lies 0.4 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 22–55°F, 1.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.