BLM 2508 — Buffalo Peak in CO -- Camping Rules & Access

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BLM 2508 — Buffalo Peak in CO

Road corridorBLM, Kremmling

40 mi from Saratoga

Maps 7,999 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
  • 5.2 of this road’s 5.6 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles.
  • Part of the route closes seasonally, so check locally before you go.
  • Estimated climb: 1,300 ft over 5.6 miles through 12 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 17%.
  • Cattle guards 0.2 and 0.7 miles along the road.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • The Hunter Reservoir shoreline is 0.5 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 23–55°F, 1.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.