Dispersed Camping in Boulder County, Colorado
Showing 137 locations in Boulder County.
24 Hour Fitness - Boulder
A standard paved gym parking lot off Iris Avenue in Boulder. It is highly exposed, and local municipal regulations strictly enforce vehicle habitation limits.
A Lodge Boulder
A private mountain lodge located west of Boulder offering dedicated camper van sites. Each site features a private wooden deck and electrical hookups. Guests have full access to lodge amenities including hot showers, restrooms, and Wi-Fi. Quiet forest setting with close proximity to city conveniences and outdoor recreation. Highly recommended for small custom camper vans seeking a comfortable and scenic basecamp.
Allenspark Dispersed Camping
This rugged forest road offers rustic dispersed camping spots nestled within the scenic pine forests of Boulder County.
Anytime Fitness - Gunbarrel
Paved commercial parking lot of Anytime Fitness in Gunbarrel, suitable for a quick, low-profile overnight stay with active membership or management permission.
Anytime Fitness Lafayette
This paved suburban parking lot at an active fitness center provides a flat surface for a quick overnight stay, best suited for low-profile vehicles.
Anytime Fitness Longmont
This Anytime Fitness parking lot offers standard commercial parking and is best suited for low-profile vehicles with membership.
Aspen Meadow Campground
A scenic, rustic, tent-only developed campground nestled in dense aspen and pine groves. Equipped with vault toilets and hand-pump water, it provides a quiet and traditional camping experience away from large vehicles.
Bald Mountain Spur Dispersed (FR 505)
A network of rugged dispersed camping spurs set within the Arapaho National Forest near Nederland, accessing scenic wooded clearings. The area serves as a gateway to high-clearance exploration of the historic Caribou mining district.
Beaver Bog (CR 96 / Beaver Reservoir Road) Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Beaver Reservoir Road and Beaver Bog within Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests. It offers quiet, wooded sites with easy access to nearby trailheads.
Beaver Reservoir Dispersed Camping
A scenic dispersed camping area located near Beaver Reservoir within the Roosevelt National Forest, offering primitive campsites close to hiking trails.
Bennett Access Dispersed Corridor
This dispersed camping corridor along the Roosevelt National Forest boundary consists of a native dirt access road and adjacent highway pull-offs. Located close to the river, the area offers quick access but experiences moderate road noise from the nearby highway. Local authorities strictly monitor these roadside boundaries, so travelers should ensure they are parked within designated National Forest land to prevent overnight enforcement issues.
Betasso Preserve Trailhead Parking
This paved parking lot serves as a trailhead for Betasso Preserve, where overnight parking and camping are strictly prohibited.
Big John Mountain Spur Dispersed Camping
A quiet National Forest spur road nestled in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests near Lyons. It offers dispersed camping opportunities along a native-material dirt road, situated just before a transition to private property.
Boiling Gulch Dispersed Camping Corridor
A scenic national forest road corridor winding through Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, offering several pull-offs for dispersed camping. The route features a native dirt surface and is generally accessible to most vehicles in dry conditions.
Bonanza Forest Road Corridor
This dispersed camping corridor along Bonanza Forest Road offers convenient access to the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests near Nederland. The road consists of a dirt and native material surface that is typically passable for standard passenger cars.
Boulder Canyon Turnout
A paved and gravel turnout located directly off Boulder Canyon Drive (CO-119). It is ideal for short-term parking to access nearby climbing routes, but overnight camping is strictly prohibited.
Boulder County 100J Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Boulder County 100J in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests. It offers quiet forest camping options accessible by most passenger vehicles.
Boulder County 124W Dispersed
High-clearance dispersed camping corridor along Boulder County Road 124W and Peewink Mountain near Nederland, Colorado. Best suited for smaller, capable vehicles, featuring secluded spots nestled in mature pines near historic mining sites. Access roads are steep and rocky.
Boulder County 136N Dispersed
A quiet forested corridor along Boulder County 136N, offering peaceful dispersed camping in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests near Nederland.
Boulder County Fairgrounds Campground
A basic, paved-lot developed campground operated by Boulder County. It features level pull-through sites with electrical and water hookups, a dump station, flush toilets, and hot showers. Services such as restrooms, showers, and water hookups are closed seasonally from November to March, but dry camping remains available. No tent or car camping is permitted; all camping vehicles must be fully self-contained with built-in sanitation systems. Stays are limited to a maximum of 14 days per calendar year. Excellent location close to local shops and dining.
Boulder County Road 103.1
A forest road corridor within the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests near Nederland, offering dispersed camping on native material surfaces.
Boulder County Road 124J Dispersed
Boulder County Road 124J offers dispersed camping opportunities along a native dirt road in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, highly convenient for climbers visiting nearby rock formations like the Oceanic Wall and Dream Dome.
Boulder District, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
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Boulder Tintype Ranch Hipcamp
A private, reservation-only campsite located in an open field near Gunbarrel, just a short drive from downtown Boulder. Offers basic services, including a portable toilet, but campers should plan to be largely self-contained.
Boy Scout Road
Dispersed camping corridor along Boy Scout Road in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, near Nederland. This scenic native dirt road offers quiet wooded sites with straightforward access for most vehicle types.
Brainard Lake Oversize Parking Area
A paved parking facility designed specifically to accommodate oversized vehicles and trailers visiting the Brainard Lake Recreation Area. Perfect for daytime staging, though overnight stays are strictly restricted.
Bummers Rock Trailhead Parking
A paved trailhead parking area on Betasso Road where overnight camping and parking are prohibited by county regulations.
Camp Dick Campground
An official US Forest Service developed campground located in a pretty glacial valley along the Middle Saint Vrain Creek. The area features well-maintained, level gravel sites shaded by conifer and aspen forests. It offers vault toilets, drinking water spigots, and serves as an excellent basecamp for hiking, fly-fishing, and off-road trail enthusiasts. Guided horseback riding is also accessible nearby.
Camp Patiya
Camp Patiya is a rustic group camping facility located in a peaceful, wooded setting near Boulder, primarily catering to organized youth and private group reservations.
Cannon Mountain Spur
A scenic forest road corridor offering dispersed camping access in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests. The native dirt road leads toward regional peaks and trailheads, suitable for most vehicles in dry conditions.
Carter Lake Campgrounds
Carter Lake Campgrounds offer developed sites nestled in the foothills of Larimer County, featuring multiple loops with electric hookups, restrooms, and showers. All sites require reservations and a county park entry permit, making it a well-equipped but fee-heavy lakeside camping option.
Castle Gulch Spur
Castle Gulch Spur offers dispersed camping access along a native dirt road within the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests. It is open to all standard vehicles in dry conditions.
Chapel Hill Dispersed
A secluded dispersed camping pull-off located on National Forest land along Chapel Hill, offering scenic mountain views near Nederland.
Coney Creek Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping options situated along Coney Creek Road (Forest Road 507) outside the Brainard Lake Recreation Area. The corridor offers secluded wilderness camping, but the route is extremely rough, rocky, and requires high-clearance 4WD vehicles. Some portions near the private property boundaries have restricted access.
Cross Mine Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor situated along Cross Mine Road within the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests near Nederland.
Deer Creek Backcountry Camp
Secluded backcountry hike-in camping sites tucked into dense forest along the Mountain Lion Trail. Features quiet shelter structures and tent sites, offering excellent privacy and silence.
Designated Campsite #10
Designated walk-in campsite number 10 provides a scenic and quiet tent-only camping option.
Designated Campsite #11
Designated walk-in campsite number 11 is a forested tent site located a short walk from the access road.
Designated Campsite #8
Designated walk-in campsite number 8 situated in a quiet forest setting along Horseshoe Creek.
Designated Campsite #9
Designated walk-in campsite number 9 offers a secluded tent pad near the creek within the national forest.
Dry Saint Vrain Road Dispersed
A remote dispersed camping corridor located along the Dry Saint Vrain road within Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests. Access involves driving through a brief section of private land with strict no-camping signs before entering public forest lands, where several rustic pull-offs are available. The road terminates near the Dry Saint Vrain Trailhead.
East Pomeroy Spur Dispersed Camping
A scenic dispersed camping corridor situated along East Pomeroy Spur in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests. The area features quiet wooded surroundings close to Pomeroy Mountain with easy access to regional hiking trails.
Flatiron Reservoir Campground
Flatiron Reservoir Campground offers developed camping along the reservoir in the Larimer County foothills near Lyons. The campground features over fifty sites, including many with electrical hookups, along with access to restrooms, water, and an on-site camp host. It is situated in a scenic valley with excellent opportunities for fishing and wildlife viewing.
Forest Spur - Button Rock Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping along this native-dirt forest spur near the Coulson Gulch trailhead offers access to Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests. The road is seasonally open and can become rugged, requiring high-clearance or 4WD to access the most scenic, elevated sites. Campers will find established fire rings, but must prepare for dry camping with no on-site amenities.
Forest Spur (Arapaho National Forest)
A quiet National Forest spur road offering primitive dispersed camping options amidst dense pine forests near Mineral Mountain.
Forest Spur 7D778B7A Dispersed
A seasonal forest spur offering primitive dispersed camping options in a dense forest setting near Nederland.
Forest Spur D855E94A Dispersed
A scenic seasonal forest spur located south of Caribou Hill, offering secluded primitive camping pullouts along a dirt road corridor.
Forest Spur Dispersed Camping
This Forest Service spur road in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests offers dispersed camping opportunities near Nederland, Colorado.
Forest Spur Dispersed
Located in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests near Nederland, this dirt spur road provides access to dispersed camping. The native material dirt road is generally passable for most standard vehicles, though high-clearance is beneficial. It offers a quiet, wooded setting with easy access to nearby mountain trailheads. Note that seasonal closures restrict vehicle access from late autumn through late spring.
Forest Spur
A rugged dirt spur road climbing south into the Arapaho National Forest. It offers a few primitive pull-offs suitable for high-clearance vehicles looking for quiet day-use parking or dispersed camping outside the highway corridor.
Forest Spur
Forest Spur is a quiet dirt road section providing rustic camping opportunities on native soil in the Boulder Ranger District. The area features typical wooded terrain suitable for standard rigs.
Forest Spur Road Dispersed
This native-material forest spur road offers dispersed camping within the Arapaho National Forest near Nederland. It provides seasonal access for various vehicle types from mid-June through late November.
Forgotten Valley Backcountry Camp
A beautiful hike-in backcountry camping area located along the Mountain Lion Trail. The area features a historic ranch house site and a small pond, offering quiet wilderness campsites equipped with basic tent pads and a shared vault toilet.
Forsythe Spurs Dispersed
Forsythe Spurs offers primitive dispersed camping opportunities tucked along dirt spur roads in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests. The sites are nestled in a peaceful, wooded setting dominated by pine trees, offering a quiet escape close to several hiking trails. The main dirt road is accessible by most standard vehicles in dry conditions, though spur roads can be rougher.
Fourmile Creek Spur (FSR 328) Dispersed Camping
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along the Arapaho National Forest system roads, primarily accessed via Fourmile Creek Spur (FSR 328) near Nederland. The area offers a mixture of primitive setups, including a spacious lower gravel lot ideal for larger rigs and deeply secluded, tree-sheltered spots along the rougher spurs. While sites closer to the highway experience moderate road noise, the deeper sections provide tranquility and a beautiful pine-forested environment.
Fourth of July Road Dispersed Area
A corridor of designated, numbered dispersed campsites located along Fourth of July Road (Forest Road 111) west of Eldora. These sites offer scenic, rustic camping near the Indian Peaks Wilderness, requiring self-sufficiency and proper waste management.
Fourth of July Road Dispersed Camping (NFS Road 111)
The Fourth of July Road corridor offers seven designated, numbered dispersed campsites nestled in a scenic pine forest near the Indian Peaks Wilderness. High-clearance vehicles are strongly recommended to navigate the rocky and rutted road, and camping is strictly limited to the official designated sites.
Fourth of July Road Dispersed Camping
Located along the rugged Fourth of July Road near Nederland, this dispersed camping zone offers high-altitude access to nearby wilderness trailheads in the Roosevelt National Forest.
Frazer Meadow Backcountry Camp
A scenic backcountry hike-in camping destination located along the Mule Deer Trail, featuring shelter structures and flat tent pads surrounded by massive aspen groves and historic meadows. Highly secluded and rustic.
Gillespie Gulch
Gillespie Gulch offers dispersed camping opportunities along a native-dirt forest road winding through the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests near Boulder. The route is accessible to most standard vehicles, though wet conditions can make the natural surface slick.
Gilpin Gardens Spur
Gilpin Gardens Spur provides dispersed camping opportunities along a native-material forest road in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests. The road is accessible to standard passenger vehicles and offers a quiet, wooded setting near Nederland.
Glacier View Overlook
A scenic National Forest dispersed camping area located off Highway 7, offering multiple spaced-out sites with fire rings in a wooded setting. While easily accessible for most vehicles, some sections have potholes and low-hanging branches, and campers must respect clearly marked private property boundaries nearby.
Gold Lake Spur Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor along the Gold Lake Spur, offering access to wooded sites near Gold Lake. The surrounding forest terrain is managed by the US Forest Service, providing secluded spots under the pine canopy. Great views of the lake can be found from several pull-offs along this route.
Golden Age Spur Dispersed
A native dirt spur road in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests near Lyons, offering quiet dispersed camping opportunities.
Golden Gate Canyon State Park
Golden Gate Canyon State Park offers a spectacular mountain escape featuring dense pine forests, rocky peaks, and vibrant aspen groves. The park has a highly diverse range of camping options, from modern RV sites with electrical hookups at Reverend's Ridge to rustic, tent-only loops at Aspen Meadow and numerous hike-in backcountry shelters. All camping within the park requires both a vehicle pass and advanced site-specific reservations.
Good Friday Road Dispersed Camping
A scenic mountain road corridor providing quiet dispersed camping areas within the Arapaho National Forest close to Boulder Falls.
Gordon Spur / Switzerland Trail Dispersed
This scenic dispersed camping area is situated along the historic Switzerland Trail and Gordon Spur in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests. The access road is a rugged 4WD route requiring high-clearance vehicles, offering isolated clearings with beautiful mountain views near Nederland.
Groussman Road Dispersed
A quiet forest corridor offering dispersed camping along Groussman Road inside the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, located just outside Golden Gate Canyon State Park.
Guinn Mountain Spur Dispersed Camping
A scenic Forest Service spur road offering dispersed camping opportunities on Guinn Mountain within the Arapaho National Forest. The road travels through dense pine forests, providing rustic camping options close to local trailheads.
Headache Spur
A remote dirt spur road located within the Arapaho National Forest near Lyons, Colorado, offering opportunities for dispersed forest camping.
Hessie Townsite Trailhead Road
Access road leading to the historic Hessie Townsite and popular trailhead. Overnight parking and camping are strictly prohibited along this road corridor.
Hicks Gulch
A scenic forest road corridor winding through the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests near Nederland, offering dispersed camping on a native dirt surface.
Hostile Goat Homestead
A private, active hobby farm and homestead in Coal Creek Canyon. The hosts offer unique overnight stays and work-trade opportunities for travelers. The property features farm animals, making responsible pet supervision essential.
Inspiration Point Spur Dispersed
This dispersed camping corridor along Inspiration Point Spur offers peaceful, primitive sites nestled in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests. Positioned near Nederland, it serves as an excellent base for exploring the high country. The route is unpaved and can become slippery during wet weather, making it best suited for high-clearance or smaller, capable vehicles.
James Canyon Drive South Dispersed Camping
Wooded dispersed camping along James Canyon Drive South and the Chipmunk Gulch corridor. This National Forest area features several pull-offs with existing rock fire rings nestled in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests. Access is via a scenic dirt road with convenient access to hiking trails and historic mining sites.
Jenny Creek Dispersed Camping
Scenic dispersed camping corridor nested along the rugged Jenny Creek 4WD road, offering deep forest seclusion near Nederland. The access trail is rocky and requires high-clearance vehicles.
Jumbo Mountain Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping opportunities along Jumbo Mountain Road, a rugged 4WD corridor offering wooded sites near Jumbo Mountain. Ideal for self-contained, high-clearance rigs looking for quiet, forested settings.
Jumbo Peg Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Jumbo Peg Road within the Arapaho National Forest near Nederland, Colorado.
Kelly Dahl Campground
Kelly Dahl Campground is a developed US Forest Service facility located adjacent to the Peak-to-Peak Scenic Byway. The campground offers 46 single-family sites equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings with grills, situated amongst a scenic ponderosa pine forest. Services include vault toilets, drinking water, and trash collection, with about half of the sites available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Knob Hill Dispersed (Cliffhanger 2.0)
This rugged forest road offers dispersed camping along rocky ridgelines with panoramic mountain vistas near Nederland, requiring high-clearance vehicles to navigate the rough terrain safely.
LaVern M. Johnson Park
A developed municipal park campground offering tent and RV sites along the scenic St. Vrain River. Located within a short walk of downtown Lyons, the park features a playground, day-use areas, and fishing access. Sites are closely spaced, and campers must pay a fee and display permits.
Left Hand Reservoir Road
Left Hand Reservoir Road (Forest Road 287) provides access to dispersed camping opportunities within the scenic Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests near Nederland. The road is a native material dirt surface that climbs toward the reservoir, offering beautiful mountain surroundings.
Lefthand Turnout
A gravel roadside turnout located along Lefthand Canyon within the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, offering straightforward access for a quick overnight stay. It serves as a convenient staging point near Boulder, though passing traffic noise is common due to its proximity to the canyon road.
Lyons Street Parking
Urban street parking within the Town of Lyons. Overnight vehicle sleeping and camping on public streets is strictly regulated and generally prohibited by municipal ordinances. Visitors should utilize designated developed campgrounds in the area.
Mammoth Gulch Road Dispersed
Rustic dispersed camping corridor along Mammoth Gulch Road near Nederland, offering mountain forest sites.
Manchester Lake Road
Located in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests near Nederland, this gravel corridor provides straightforward dispersed camping options with standard passenger car access.
Moorehead Gulch Spur Dispersed Camping
An Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests road offering dispersed camping along a dirt spur near Lyons. Passable for passenger vehicles, the native material road provides access to quiet, wooded sites within a scenic canyon setting.
Nebraska Hill Dispersed
Nebraska Hill offers dispersed camping opportunities along a forest road in the Arapaho National Forest near Nederland. The road consists of a native dirt surface with pullouts scattered among the trees.
Nederland Urban Stealth Parking
An urban stealth camping area within the town of Nederland, comprising street parking near Chipeta Park and the local Park and Ride transit lot. Overnight stays are highly visible and subject to local municipal and transit authority rules.
North Boulder Falls Dispersed
This native-surface forest corridor provides dispersed camping opportunities within Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests. It offers a quiet, wooded retreat with convenient access to nearby climbing walls and natural canyon scenery.
North Overland Mountain Spur Dispersed
A rustic native material road offering dispersed camping access within the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests. It provides a quiet, wooded setting near Overland Mountain and Nederland, suitable for self-contained rigs.
Oxbow Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor along Oxbow Road within the Arapaho National Forest. The area features roadside pullouts shaded by pine forests. Access is straightforward via a native material dirt road.
Pawnee Campground
A popular, heavily wooded developed campground situated within the scenic Indian Peaks area of the Arapaho National Forest. It offers structured loops with paved spurs, fire rings, and designated picnic tables nested in dense pine cover.
Pawnee Campground
A highly scenic, developed campground adjacent to Brainard Lake and the Indian Peaks Wilderness. Offers well-spaced sites nestled in a dense forest of spruce and fir trees. Extremely popular for hiking, fishing, and canoeing, requiring advance reservations.
Peaceful Valley Campground
Peaceful Valley Campground is an official developed US Forest Service facility situated in a scenic valley along the Middle Saint Vrain Creek. The terrain is characterized by open grassy areas interspersed with conifers, offering easy access to nearby trails. It features paved roads, drinking water, vault toilets, and on-site campground hosts during the peak season.
Peaceful Valley Picnic Parking
A scenic day-use picnic parking area within the Arapaho National Forest, serving as an entry point for nearby trailheads. Overnight camping is generally prohibited here, as the site is designated for day use.
Pennsylvania Gulch & Switzerland Trail Dispersed
A highly rugged network of primitive dispersed sites nested along the historic Switzerland Trail and Pennsylvania Gulch Road. The area offers heavily forested, rocky pull-offs suited mostly for high-clearance overland rigs.
Pine Lake
A tranquil, lakeside campground nestled in the foothills near Lyons, offering designated sites with basic amenities.
Planet Fitness - Longmont
A standard commercial parking lot at Planet Fitness in Longmont, suitable for low-profile overnight stays for gym members, though subject to local municipal regulations.
Planet Fitness Erie
Paved commercial parking lot of a Planet Fitness in Erie, suitable for low-profile vehicle parking.
Planet Fitness
A standard commercial parking lot in Louisville offering level asphalt parking close to local services.
Planet Fitness Longmont
A paved commercial parking lot outside of Planet Fitness in Longmont, suitable for discrete overnight stays.
Porphyry Spur Dispersed
Porphyry Spur winds through the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests near Lyons, Colorado. This native-material dirt corridor offers scenic pullouts suitable for dispersed campers looking to explore nearby Porphyry Mountain.
Rainbow Lakes Campground
A developed first-come, first-served campground nestled adjacent to the pristine Indian Peaks Wilderness. Offering shaded sites under a dense forest canopy, this location provides basic facilities but lacks utility hookups or drinking water.
Rainbow Lakes Road Dispersed Corridor
A scenic dirt road corridor winding through a quiet forest toward the wilderness boundary. Dispersed camping opportunities are highly restricted along this route, though a couple of small roadside pullouts permit low-impact vehicle or tent stays.
Red Deer Mountain Backcountry Camp
A pristine wilderness backcountry campsite located near Red Deer Mountain, accessible only via hike-in trails.
Reverend's Ridge Campground
The premier developed campground in the state park, offering modern amenities including electric hookups, coin showers, flush toilets, and a seasonal dump station. Sites are nested in a beautiful pine forest, providing a comfortable basecamp close to extensive trails.
Riverside Drive Dispersed Camping
Scenic forest corridor along Riverside Drive within Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, offering dispersed camping opportunities near Nederland. The road is gravel-surfaced and suitable for most passenger vehicles, providing easy access to quiet wooded sites.
Rock Creek Spur Dispersed
This scenic Forest Service spur road offers quiet, dispersed camping spots along a dirt corridor in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests. It provides excellent access to nearby mountain hiking trails and historical sites.
S St Vrain Pulloff Mp 24.5
A convenient roadside pull-off situated along South Saint Vrain Creek within the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests. It provides easy, paved access directly off the scenic highway, making it an accessible stopover point near Lyons.
Sh 72 Turnout Dispersed Area
This dispersed camping area is situated within the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, located just off State Highway 72 near Nederland. The turnout provides scenic views of the surrounding mountains and has multiple spots available. Accessible via a short, unpaved native material dirt road, it offers convenient roadside access for a variety of rigs.
Sherwood Creek Spur
A quiet dirt road corridor within the Arapaho National Forest offering dispersed camping options near Nederland. The native material surface is accessible to most standard vehicles during dry weather.
Sherwood Flats Spur
Sherwood Flats Spur offers quiet dispersed camping along a gravel Forest Service road in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests. The road is accessible to most passenger vehicles and provides small pullout clearings nestled in the pine woods.
Site 1
Designated dispersed Site 1 along Fourth of July Road. Nestled in dense pine forest, offering scenic camping for a single vehicle.
Site 2
Designated dispersed Site 2 along Fourth of July Road. Surrounded by lodgepole pines with a small stone or metal fire ring.
Site 3
Designated dispersed Site 3 along Fourth of July Road. Offering close proximity to the road but separated by a line of mature trees.
Site 4
Designated dispersed Site 4 along Fourth of July Road. A cozy dirt pull-out site suitable for campervans or roof-tent setups.
Site 5
Designated dispersed Site 5 along Fourth of July Road. A peaceful wooded site with flat ground ideal for a small vehicle or tent setup.
Site 7
Designated dispersed Site 7 along Fourth of July Road. Offers scenic views of the surrounding peaks and easy access to the road corridor.
Site 8
Designated dispersed Site 8 along Fourth of July Road. Tucked slightly back into the forest, providing good shade and wind shelter.
Site 9
Designated dispersed Site 9 along Fourth of July Road. Situated near the upper section of the canyon with beautiful rustic alpine surroundings.
Slaughterhouse Gulch Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor located along Slaughterhouse Gulch Road in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests. The road features a native dirt and gravel surface leading through scenic forested terrain near Boulder.
South 66th Street Roadside Parking
Roadside pull-offs along South 66th Street adjacent to the local trailhead. This spot provides views of the surrounding flatlands and foothills but is highly visible to trail users and subject to strict county rules.
South Saint Vrain Canyon Corridor
Scenic pull-offs nestled along Highway 7 in South Saint Vrain Canyon. These spots sit directly beside a rushing mountain stream, providing beautiful canyon views, though they are highly exposed to frequent highway traffic noise.
South Saint Vrain Dispersed (MP 28.9)
This gravel pull-off along South Saint Vrain Canyon in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests offers basic roadside dispersed camping suitable for most vehicle types.
South Saint Vrain Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, offering peaceful spots surrounded by pine forests near Coffintop Mountain.
South Saint Vrain Pulloff MP 25.2
This paved roadside pull-off along South Saint Vrain Canyon offers convenient overnight parking for fully self-contained rigs. Expect regular traffic noise from the adjacent highway, but enjoy easy access and close proximity to Lyons and local hiking.
Switzerland North Spur Dispersed Camping
Scenic dispersed camping along the Switzerland North Spur, located within the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests. The area provides access to nearby hiking trails with campsites nestled among the pine trees.
Tall Timbers West
A rugged forest road corridor offering dispersed camping opportunities within the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests.
Twin Sisters Spur
A quiet dispersed camping corridor located along the Twin Sisters Spur within the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests.
Urban Stealth Parking (Longmont Downtown)
This zone covers public municipal and street parking in downtown Longmont, including areas near local establishments. Overnight parking is tolerated in select city lots, provided vehicles depart before ticketing begins in the morning. Street parking along adjacent corridors is heavily restricted with time limits during weekdays.
Urban Stealth Parking (Louisville)
Paved street-side parking along Galt Way near local commercial and recreational facilities. This location provides convenient access to nearby dining and walking paths, but offers limited privacy due to exposure to businesses and street lighting.
W. Travis Gulch Dispersed Camping
West Travis Gulch provides dispersed camping along a dirt forest road in Arapaho National Forest. It offers a quiet, pine-forested setting accessible to passenger vehicles.
Walmart Lafayette
A suburban Walmart parking lot in Lafayette offering convenient overnight parking. Standard commercial lot rules apply, and overnight stays are typically permitted for a single night if permission is requested from store management.
West Magnolia - Observatory Spur Dispersed Camping
Located in the Arapaho National Forest near Nederland, this designated dispersed camping area features numbered sites situated along a bumpy forest road. The area offers scenic forested surroundings, proximity to local multi-use trail networks, and occasional wildlife sightings. High-clearance vehicles are recommended due to rocky and rutted sections along the spur roads.
Whitehead Boulevard Dispersed
A designated dispersed camping area located along Whitehead Boulevard in Roosevelt National Forest. This area offers numbered sites nestled in a dense pine forest near Nederland, with camping strictly prohibited outside of designated posts.
Winiger Ridge Dispersed Area
A rugged forest road corridor featuring 31 numbered, designated dispersed campsites winding through pine forests down toward the Gross Reservoir. The road is accessible to standard vehicles up to the first few sites, but beyond that, it deteriorates rapidly into a highly technical, single-lane 4WD track with deep wheel traps and tight spaces.