Yampa Valley Trail (BLM 1596) in CO

Road corridorBLM, Little Snake

16 mi from Craig

Maps 6,871 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 7.5–8.9 cross land the BLM doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · then move 30 mi

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Difficult

10.2 of this road’s 10.4 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 10.2 miles of it dirt.
Near Duffy Mountain.
Estimated climb: 1,800 ft over 10.4 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 30%.
Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~180 ft on the downhill side.
A cattle guard 0.7 miles along the road.
A water crossing 5.9 miles along the road.

Secluded

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

October normals 31–59°F, 1.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Yampa Valley Trail (BLM 1596) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access