Mud Hill (BLM 8203) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Mud Hill (BLM 8203) in CO
Road corridorBLM, Colorado River Valley
12 mi from Rifle
Maps 7,891 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-MobileNONE
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Road Access
Extreme
- All 8.1 miles of this road are maintained only for low-range 4WD, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 2,400 ft over 8.1 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 28%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.0 miles off.
- Bald Mountain stands 2,852 ft above the map pin, 5.6 miles west.
Climate averages
October normals 33–57°F, 2.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.