Big Joe Basin (BLM 2006) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access

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Big Joe Basin (BLM 2006) in CO

Road corridorBLM, Little Snake

44 mi from Naples

Maps 6,469 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

BLM Little Snake Field Office ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · then move 30 mi
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkEXCELLENT

Road Access

Difficult
  • All 3.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Basset Number 2 Dam.
  • Estimated climb: 120 ft over 3.4 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 18%.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.4 miles off.
  • Limestone Ridge stands 2,153 ft above the map pin, 3.5 miles northeast.

Rules

  • You must not camp longer than 14 days in any 30-day period, at any one location, including any campground on public land. 2. After the 14 days have been reached, you must move at least 30 air miles away from the previously occupied location.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 35–60°F, 1.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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