BLM 8275 — Holgate Mesa in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
BLM 8275 — Holgate Mesa in CO
Bureau of Land Management administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 5.5-mile stretch of dirt BLM road in Pitkin County, CO. Part of the route closes seasonally.
All 5.5 miles in are maintained only for low-range 4WD. Dirt the whole way in (5.5 miles). Seasonal restrictions apply on this route -- check locally before you go. Climbs 1,100 ft over 5.5 miles -- sustained grades near 24%, with pitches to 33%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 3 switchbacks.
A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Mount Sopris stands 4,876 ft above the site, 7.0 miles southeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. The nearest town, Carbondale, is 4.9 mi off.
September normals 44–70°F, 2.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Bureau of Land Management. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
blm.gov