BLM DE288 — Porter Retention Dam in CO

Road corridorBLM, Uncompahgre

17 mi from Delta

Maps 7,152 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.

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

VerizonWEAK

AT&TNONE

T-MobileWEAK

StarlinkEXCELLENT

Difficult

All 7.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
Part of the route closes seasonally, so check locally before you go.
Estimated climb: 590 ft over 7.8 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 23%.
Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Fairly secluded

You must not camp longer than 14 days in any 30-day period, at any one location, including any campground on public land. … 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 37–61°F, 1.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

BLM DE288 — Porter Retention Dam in CO -- Camping Rules & Access