Dispersed Camping in Custer County, Colorado
Showing 72 locations in Custer County.
Agapé Valley
A large private property operating as an RV park and campground. Set on expansive acreage, it provides a quiet escape with standard hookups.
Alvarado Campground
A developed National Forest campground situated at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness. The area includes separate loops for tents, RVs, and equestrian campers, offering direct trailhead access to scenic local waterfalls and alpine lakes.
BLM Land near Westcliffe, CO
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BLM Road - Westcliffe Southwest
A rugged unpaved BLM road offering dispersed camping access in the scenic area north of Westcliffe. Requires high clearance to navigate the uneven terrain safely.
BLM Road (Custer County - Westcliffe)
An unpaved Bureau of Land Management road providing dispersed camping options north of Westcliffe. High-clearance vehicles are recommended to navigate the rougher sections of this route.
BLM Road 5341 (Cotton/Cherry Connector)
This rugged BLM corridor near Westcliffe offers highly secluded dispersed camping along a rough dirt road. Access is challenging and limited to capable high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles.
BLM Road 5355: Rito Alto Corridor
A scenic, rugged BLM road corridor offering dispersed camping on the western slopes of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains near Westcliffe and Saguache. This area provides primitive sites with views of the valley and surrounding peaks, accessible mainly by capable vehicles.
BLM Road 5359: Dimick Gulch
This rugged BLM road corridor provides opportunities for quiet dispersed camping in a secluded forest environment.
BLM Road 6020 Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor winding along Texas Creek. High clearance is recommended for traveling deeper along the road, though the initial sections offer flatter and wider turnaround areas.
BLM Road 6034 Dispersed
Dispersed camping options situated along BLM Road 6034, offering a quiet, rural setting with basic dirt-road access.
BLM Road 6036 Corridor
Primitive dispersed camping along BLM Road 6036, offering secluded pull-outs in a rugged pinyon-juniper setting near Westcliffe.
BLM Road 6037 Dispersed
This unpaved BLM road corridor near Westcliffe offers convenient dispersed camping opportunities with easy 2WD access, located just minutes from Lookout Mountain.
BLM Road 6040 Dispersed Camping
This dispersed camping area along BLM Road 6040 offers quiet spots situated in a typical Colorado semi-arid wooded landscape.
BLM Road 6041A Dispersed
This secluded dispersed camping area is located along the rugged BLM Road 6041A near Table Mountain. The unmaintained dirt road requires high-clearance 4WD vehicles and may cause vehicle scratches from overgrown brush. It terminates at a small dirt clearing suitable for a few high-clearance rigs. Visitors will enjoy excellent privacy and peaceful surroundings under standard BLM public land rules.
BLM Road 6051A Dispersed Camping
A rugged BLM corridor near Cedar Springs Mountain offering isolated dispersed camping. High-clearance 4WD is required to navigate the rough and unpaved terrain.
BLM Road 6055A Dispersed
This remote dispersed camping corridor is situated along BLM Road 6055A, just east of Table Mountain. Access requires a high-clearance 4WD vehicle due to the rough, unpaved terrain. It offers excellent seclusion and quiet surroundings for self-contained rigs capable of navigating rugged tracks.
BLM Road 6161A Dispersed
A rugged BLM road offering remote dispersed camping opportunities near Westcliffe. High-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles are required to navigate the rough, unpaved terrain.
BLM Road 6162 Dispersed
A rugged BLM road corridor near Westcliffe offering quiet dispersed camping with scenic mountain backdrops. Access requires a high-clearance 4WD vehicle due to the rough, unpaved dirt terrain.
BLM Road 6210
A rugged BLM road corridor offering primitive dispersed camping opportunities in a scenic setting near Westcliffe.
BLM Road 6230 Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along BLM Road 6230 near Westcliffe, offering quiet sites with scenic views of the surrounding mountains and easy access to DeWeese Reservoir.
BLM Road 6239A Dispersed
An unpaved BLM road corridor offering quiet dispersed camping pull-offs with beautiful views of the surrounding plateau and mountains near Westcliffe. The route is accessible by standard 2WD vehicles under dry conditions and is subject to standard BLM stay limits.
BLM Road Dispersed Camping
A scenic network of BLM roads situated near Deadmans Hill outside of Westcliffe. The main access corridor provides straightforward access for standard vehicles, while adjacent spurs like BLM Road 6108 extend into more rugged and secluded territory suited for high-clearance rigs.
Breece Creek Road Dispersed Camping
A scenic forest service road corridor offering dispersed camping opportunities in the Pike and San Isabel National Forests near Westcliffe.
Burnt Gulch Trail 4WD Parking & Camp
A rugged pull-off and parking area along the Burn Gulch Trail suitable for high-clearance vehicles looking to camp in the forest.
Burnt Gulch Trail Camp
An isolated dispersed campsite nestled further up the rugged Burn Gulch Trail, offering deep forest privacy.
Camino De Crestone Dispersed Camping (BLM 5357)
A rugged BLM road corridor offering dispersed camping on the eastern edge of the San Luis Valley near Crestone. High clearance and 4WD are required due to rough and sandy terrain.
Cotton Creek Cutoff Dispersed Camping
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along the Cotton Creek Cutoff within the Rio Grande National Forest. The area features numerous flat sites with fire rings, scenic creek-side spots near the trailhead, and historic remnants like an old miner's cabin. Access is via a bumpy but passenger-car-negotiable dirt road.
Deadman Creek Road Dispersed
This dirt forest road corridor offers dispersed camping options along native-surface pull-offs. Located in a scenic wooded area, it provides straightforward access to most vehicles during dry conditions.
DeWeese Reservoir State Wildlife Area
A scenic Colorado State Wildlife Area featuring multiple dispersed camping spots spread along the north, south, and east shores of DeWeese Reservoir. Highly favored for its dramatic views of the Sangre de Cristo mountain range.
DeWeese Reservoir SWA State Park
Official State Wildlife Area campsite options clustered along the shores of DeWeese Reservoir. The area features rustic, unnumbered dispersed spots, with basic pit toilets available near the entrance point.
DeWeese Reservoir SWA State Park
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Duncan Cabin
A historic 1880s one-room US Forest Service rental cabin overlooking the San Luis Valley, featuring a wood stove, vault toilet, picnic table, and horse corral.
Forest Road 119.B
Forest Road 119.B offers dispersed camping options along a native dirt road in the Pike and San Isabel National Forests, located close to the Music Pass Trailhead.
Forest Road 635.B Dispersed
This native-dirt corridor along Forest Road 635.B offers basic dispersed camping opportunities within the Pike and San Isabel National Forests.
Great Sand Dunes National Preserve
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Horn Creek Road Dispersed Camping
Horn Creek Road offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities within the San Isabel National Forest near Westcliffe. The road is composed of native dirt and gravel, generally suitable for most rigs in dry weather.
Huerfano State Wildlife Area
A scenic, primitive camping option within the Huerfano State Wildlife Area, accessed via County Road 580. Visitors must possess a valid Colorado hunting, fishing, or state wildlife area license to enter and camp.
Huerfano SWA State Park
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Lake Creek Campground
Lake Creek Campground is a quiet, shaded National Forest facility situated along Lake Creek. It offers 11 first-come, first-served campsites nestled among dense stands of trees. The sound of the rushing creek provides a serene natural backdrop, and several sites sit directly on the water. Access is via a maintained gravel road, though the interior loop can be tight for larger rigs.
Lake Creek Road Dispersed
This scenic forest road offers primitive dispersed camping opportunities nested within the Pike-San Isabel National Forest. The native material dirt road is accessible to all vehicle types under dry conditions.
Mac Donnell Drive Dispersed Camping
An unpaved Bureau of Land Management corridor offering primitive dispersed camping with direct road access. The route accommodates most standard vehicles under dry conditions and provides scenic views of the surrounding rural landscape.
Major Creek Parking & Trailhead Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping area located at the Major Creek trailhead and along the adjacent BLM road, offering scenic valley views and sheltered sites under oak trees.
Medano Pass & Hudson Ditch Corridor
A rugged, high-clearance corridor connecting the Great Sand Dunes National Preserve and the San Isabel National Forest. The route offers designated primitive campsites nestled among trees with basic infrastructure like bear boxes and fire rings, but requires technical off-road driving.
Medano Pass Primitive Road Campsites
A collection of 21 designated primitive roadside campsites stretching along the rugged Medano Pass Primitive Road. Nestled in a scenic canyon between mountain ridges, this corridor offers access to a flowing creek and dramatic canyon vistas, but requires serious off-road capability to reach.
Medano Pass Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along the eastern portion of Medano Pass Road within the San Isabel National Forest.
Middle Taylor Creek SWA
A primitive State Wildlife Area camping option nestled along Middle Taylor Creek. It provides a peaceful, quiet base for fishing and wildlife viewing, though visitors must possess a valid Colorado hunting, fishing, or SWA land license to access the property.
Middle Taylor Creek SWA State Park
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Mission: Wolf
A unique opportunity to camp at a non-profit wolf sanctuary. Stays are offered in exchange for donations or volunteer participation, providing a memorable community experience.
Mosca Pass Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping opportunities along the Mosca Pass road corridor in the Pike and San Isabel National Forests, offering a quiet forest setting with native dirt road access.
Mount Adams Trailhead Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping area nestled in the pines of the San Isabel National Forest near the trailheads for Mount Adams and Challenger Point.
Muddy Creek
Muddy Creek offers quiet dispersed camping along a native dirt road in the Pike and San Isabel National Forests. The corridor is open to passenger vehicles and motorhomes with access to scenic woodland spots.
Music Pass Dispersed Camping
Located within the San Isabel National Forest along Music Pass Road, this dispersed camping area provides quiet and peaceful campsites with established fire rings. The gravel road leading into the canyon is bumpy but manageable for most rigs, including mid-sized trailers. Campsites are nestled in a scenic pine forest setting, offering an excellent option for boondocking near hiking trailheads.
North Crestone Campground
An established USFS campground spread out along North Crestone Creek in a shaded canyon. Each site is nicely spaced and includes a bear box, picnic table, and campfire ring, with the creek running directly behind many of them. Ideal for exploring the nearby Sangre de Cristo Wilderness, though visitors should prepare for heavy seasonal mosquitoes during the summer months.
North Taylor Road Dispersed
North Taylor is a native-material National Forest road winding through the scenic Pike and San Isabel National Forests. It offers peaceful, dispersed camping opportunities along the roadside, accessible to a variety of rigs during dry seasons.
Pinon Flats Campground
A scenic national park campground offering direct foot access to the towering dunefield and surrounding hiking trails. Upgraded facilities include clean restrooms, dishwashing sinks, picnic tables, fire pits, and bear-proof food storage lockers at each site.
Rito Alto Road Dispersed
This native dirt road corridor provides access to dispersed camping opportunities within the National Forest. Standard forest rules apply, offering quiet wooded sites along the route.
San Carlos District, Pike and San Isabel National Forests
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San Isabel CR Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along San Isabel Road, managed by the U.S. Forest Service within the Pike and San Isabel National Forests.
San Isabel National Forest Dispersed - Westcliffe Site A
A quiet dispersed camping pull-off located in the San Isabel National Forest foothills near Westcliffe.
San Isabel National Forest Dispersed - Westcliffe Site B
Secluded dispersed camping spot situated along the forest access roads leading into the Sangre de Cristo mountains.
Silver Cloud Gulch BLM Road
Silver Cloud Gulch offers scenic dispersed camping on BLM land tucked near Westcliffe. The main canyon road is unpaved but relatively straightforward, though connecting side trails quickly transition to rugged high-clearance routes. Campers will find peaceful, wooded surroundings with beautiful vistas of the nearby mountains.
Snyder Draw Spur Dispersed
Snyder Draw Spur provides quiet dispersed camping options along a native-material dirt road within the Pike-San Isabel National Forest. The corridor is open seasonally from May through November and is suitable for most standard rigs during dry conditions.
South Colony Road Dispersed
This rugged dispersed camping spot offers rustic forest camping near the trailheads for major Sangre de Cristo peaks, accessible via a rough high-clearance road.
South Colony Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along South Colony Road within the Pike and San Isabel National Forests. This native-surface dirt road provides convenient access to numerous dispersed campsites near Westcliffe.
South Crestone / East Galena Dispersed Camping
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along East Galena Avenue as it transitions into South Crestone road. The area offers numerous dirt pull-offs nestled in a high-desert environment with direct access to hiking trails.
South Lake Creek Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along South Lake Creek Road within the Pike and San Isabel National Forests near Westcliffe. This scenic forest service road offers convenient boondocking opportunities close to mountain trailheads and reservoirs.
Springs Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Springs Road in the San Isabel National Forest. This dirt road offers rustic spots close to nature with easy access to nearby mountain springs.
Texas Creek OHV Area - BLM Road 6021
Elevated dispersed camping situated within the popular Texas Creek OHV trail network. The lower staging area accommodates larger rigs, while the upper sections along the ridge demand high-clearance 4WD.
Wild Cherry Road Dispersed
Wild Cherry is a native-material dirt road in the Rio Grande National Forest that offers basic roadside dispersed camping. It is accessible to most standard vehicles and provides a quiet forest setting near Westcliffe.
Williams Creek Dispersed Camping
Williams Creek offers dispersed camping opportunities along a native dirt road winding through the scenic Pike and San Isabel National Forests near Westcliffe. The route is accessible to most vehicles during its seasonal open period, providing a peaceful forested backdrop.
Willow Lake Road Dispersed
This seasonal dirt corridor provides convenient dispersed camping access within the Rio Grande National Forest. Standard passenger vehicles can navigate the native material road under dry conditions to access roadside pull-offs.
Wylie Gulch Road Dispersed
Wylie Gulch Road offers scenic dispersed camping along a native dirt road in San Isabel National Forest. The corridor provides a rustic, wooded setting near Westcliffe and is seasonally accessible to passenger vehicles and standard rigs.