BLM 8630 — Black Mountain in CO -- Camping Rules & Access

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BLM 8630 — Black Mountain in CO

Road corridorBLM, Colorado River Valley

19 mi from Kremmling

Maps 7,573 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 4.6–5.5 cross land the BLM doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

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
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Road Access

Extreme
  • All 18.4 miles of this road are maintained only for low-range 4WD, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 5,000 ft over 18.4 miles through 27 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 57%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.0 miles off.
  • Congor Mesa stands 1,161 ft above the map pin, 1.2 miles northwest.
  • The Yarmany Reservoir shoreline is 0.8 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 25–59°F, 1.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.