Dispersed Camping in Fremont County, Colorado
Showing 61 locations in Fremont County.
Adobe Peak Road Dispersed
Located within the Pike and San Isabel National Forests, this primitive road corridor offers peaceful dispersed camping along a native dirt and gravel surface.
Anticline Road BLM Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Anticline Road in the Oil Well Flats area near Canon City. The area offers great views and access to nearby hiking and biking trailheads.
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area State Park - Five Points
A developed campground and recreation site situated directly along the Arkansas River within the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area. It features designated walk-in tent sites and drive-in campsites. Popular for rafting and fishing, the site sits adjacent to Highway 50, offering easy access but experiencing regular highway noise.
Babcock Hole Road Dispersed Camping
A peaceful forest corridor along Babcock Hole Road in the San Isabel National Forest. The road features a native dirt surface and offers typical wooded dispersed camping suitable for most standard rigs.
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BLM Road 5827 Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping and trailhead parking situated along BLM Road 5827 near Wilson Creek. The area offers quiet, undeveloped sites tucked away from the main road in a typical mountain-shrub and woodland setting. While the trailhead serves recreationists, dispersed camping along the BLM road provides standard remote options. High-clearance is not strictly required but the gravel access road can be washboarded.
BLM Road 5828 Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated on Bureau of Land Management lands along BLM Road 5828. Gently graded gravel tracks lead to several pullouts surrounded by natural mountain brush, offering peace and privacy just off the main travel routes.
BLM Road 5865A
Rugged dispersed camping along BLM Road 5865A north of Canon City, near Soapy Hill. The route is highly challenging and requires high-clearance 4WD to navigate.
BLM Road 5875 Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along BLM Road 5875 near Canon City. Standard vehicles can access the unpaved road, where a few slightly overgrown pull-outs offer basic dry camping opportunities on public land. It is highly recommended to stay within the BLM boundary, as private land boundaries exist further up the trail.
BLM Road 5885 Dispersed
A quiet and accessible dispersed camping corridor along BLM Road 5885 near Canon City. It features high-desert vegetation and views of nearby Gribble Mountain.
BLM Road 5895 Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor along BLM Road 5895, located near Crampton Mountain and Gardner Peak, offering quiet natural surroundings on public land.
BLM Road 5896 Dispersed Camping
A dispersed camping corridor located along BLM Road 5896, offering convenient access to public land just north of Canon City.
BLM Road 6040C Dispersed
Rugged dispersed camping along BLM Road 6040C near Table Mountain, requiring high-clearance 4WD for safe access.
BLM Road 6060
Dispersed camping options are available along BLM Road 6060 near Canon City.
BLM Road 6170A Corridor
A rugged dispersed camping corridor along BLM Road 6170A and connected primitive tracks near Canon City. The area offers secluded camping in dry desert canyon terrain but requires high-clearance, four-wheel-drive vehicles to navigate safely.
BLM Road 6181 Dispersed (Temple Canyon)
This quiet dispersed camping corridor along BLM Road 6181 offers a few sloped pull-offs tucked into a scenic canyon setting near Canon City. It is a highly convenient spot for mountain biking enthusiasts due to its proximity to local trails, though campers should be prepared to use levelers and pack out their garbage.
BLM Road 6181 Dispersed
Located near Temple Canyon, BLM Road 6181 offers scenic dispersed camping options along a 2WD dirt corridor.
BLM Road 6182 Dispersed
BLM Road 6182 provides primitive dispersed camping opportunities nestled within the rugged canyons near Canon City. This area features dirt-surface pullouts suitable for standard passenger vehicles in dry conditions, offering a convenient base for exploring nearby Temple Canyon Overlook. Campers can enjoy a classic Colorado high-desert landscape with sparse pinyon-juniper cover.
BLM Road Dispersed Camping
A dirt BLM road corridor offering dispersed camping options near Temple Canyon Park and the Royal Gorge region. The route is accessible by most 2WD vehicles in dry conditions.
BLM Route T6102K Dispersed
This dispersed camping corridor along BLM Route T6102K offers rustic campsites with panoramic mountain vistas and city outline views in the distance. The terrain is highly rugged, making it best suited for high-clearance, four-wheel-drive vehicles or off-highway recreation rigs. Campers will find established fire rings amidst rolling hills, though larger trailers and RVs should avoid this corridor due to rocky conditions and limited turnaround space.
County Road 84 Dispersed
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the Pike and San Isabel National Forests, offering roadside pull-offs suitable for dispersed camping. The route provides access to nearby geological highlights like Stony Point.
Dinosaur Flats Road
A rugged BLM road corridor offering dispersed camping options surrounded by high-desert landscape near the Oil Well Flats trail system.
Exxon Canon City
This 24-hour Exxon station in Canon City offers overnight parking in the paved side lot with direct permission from the clerk. The parking area is best suited for small, self-contained rigs under 25 feet, with traffic noise typical of an active commercial zone starting in the early morning.
Florence Dispersed Campsite
This is a basic dispersed camping area located on public land near Florence, Colorado.
Forest Road 96.B Dispersed Camping
This quiet native-dirt corridor in the Pike and San Isabel National Forests offers dispersed camping along Forest Road 96.B. The road is accessible by standard passenger vehicles and is located close to the main highway.
Garza Trail Dispersed Camping
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Garza Trail on BLM land north of Canon City. The road is a well-maintained 2WD dirt track offering access to several pull-offs suitable for various rig sizes.
Grand Canyon Hills Dispersed Camping
A scenic BLM dispersed camping area located in the Grand Canyon Hills near Canon City, providing access to hiking trails and panoramic overlooks. The terrain features rolling hills with scattered pinyon and juniper trees offering moderate privacy.
Grape Creek Dispersed Camping
A scenic dispersed camping corridor situated along Grape Creek road in a peaceful forested setting.
Haggards RV Campground
Private campground offering RV sites with full hookups and amenities. Situated within easy driving distance of regional highlights.
High Gardens RV Park
A modern RV park situated in the eastern foothills of the Rocky Mountains, featuring spacious pull-through sites with high-grade turf and full hookups. Conveniently located near local historical scenic routes and outdoor recreation.
Independence Trail (BLM T6102B) Dispersed
Penrose Commons is a popular BLM recreation area offering extensive dispersed camping along a network of dirt trails. The staging area near the entrance features vault toilets, after which campers can head up the rocky hillside to find numerous flat, clearing-style sites. It is highly popular with OHV and dirt bike enthusiasts, leading to active daytime conditions, especially on weekends. Standard vehicles can reach the lower sites, but high-clearance capability is recommended for traveling further up the trail system.
Indian Springs Ranch Campgrounds
A family-owned ranch campground offering a mix of RV hookup sites and somewhat secluded tent camping areas. Standard amenities like restrooms, showers, and a swimming pool are available near the main office, with clean portable toilets serving the tent loop.
Iron Mountain Lane
An improved dirt road traversing scenic Bureau of Land Management territory near Canon City. The route provides opportunities for dispersed camping in a classic Colorado high-desert environment.
Lewis Creek Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Lewis Creek Road within the San Isabel National Forest. The gravel road winds through dense pine forests, offering peaceful roadside pullouts suitable for various rig types.
Lion Canyon Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor along the Lion Canyon native-surface forest road, providing quiet access to the Pike and San Isabel National Forests.
Love's Travel Stop
A standard commercial travel stop offering paved parking, fuel, showers, and a dump station.
Mingus Ranch Cabin
A historic 1908 homestead cabin offering a rustic retreat in the scenic high country. The cabin is equipped with electricity, heating, and basic lighting, but lacks running water, featuring an outdoor vault toilet and campfire ring.
Newlin Creek Road Dispersed
A scenic mountain corridor winding through the Pike and San Isabel National Forests near Florence. This area provides access to level parking and dispersed spots near the Newlin Creek Trailhead, allowing travelers to camp close to the water.
North Creek Road Dispersed
This scenic dispersed camping corridor runs along North Creek Road within the San Isabel National Forest. The gravel road is well-maintained and suitable for most vehicles, offering access to wooded sites.
Oil Well Flats Dispersed Camping
A popular dispersed camping area north of Cañon City managed by the BLM, featuring designated numbered spots with fire rings. The location provides beautiful valley views and sits adjacent to an extensive trail network highly favored by mountain bikers. The access road is unpaved, featuring some ruts that require cautious driving, especially in wet conditions.
Phantom Canyon Road BLM Dispersed
A scenic canyon corridor on Bureau of Land Management lands offering numerous roadside dispersed sites alongside a rushing creek. The canyon features steep, towering rock walls and unique narrow tunnels, making it highly picturesque but tight for larger rigs. Roads are generally graded gravel but can become highly washboarded or muddy during wet weather. Temporary construction projects may affect access on northern sections of the route through late 2025.
Phantom Canyon Road Dispersed
Phantom Canyon Road follows a historic narrow-gauge railroad grade carved through a scenic canyon between Penrose and Victor. Numerous dispersed roadside pull-offs sit tucked between steep rock walls and Eightmile Creek. While the main route is accessible to standard vehicles, pull-offs requiring creek crossings should only be attempted with high clearance. A vault toilet is centrally located along the corridor, adding convenience to this rugged wilderness setting.
Planet Fitness Parking Lot
A paved commercial parking lot located near local services and highway access. It is best suited for low-profile vehicles looking for a quick and convenient overnight stop.
Rattlesnake Gulch Dispersed
Dispersed camping sites located along Rattlesnake Gulch within the Pike and San Isabel National Forests.
Red Canyon Park
Red Canyon Park offers scenic primitive camping surrounded by striking red rock formations and steep canyon walls north of Cañon City. This quiet park features a handful of designated free campsites equipped with picnic shelters, vault toilets, and fire rings along the dirt access road.
Roundtop Mountain Spur Dispersed Camping
This dirt spur road offers quiet, rustic dispersed camping opportunities within the Pike and San Isabel National Forests near Round Top Mountain.
Royal Gorge Park Campground
A scenic ridge-top campground overlooking Canon City, located just a short distance from the Royal Gorge. The campground offers multiple sites with picnic tables and fire rings, alongside clean vault toilets. It serves as an excellent base for nearby hiking and mountain biking.
Royal Gorge RV Resort
A spacious, amenity-rich commercial RV resort located just off Highway 50. This family-friendly property features a pool, hot tub, playground, dog park, and full hookups. It welcomes unique rigs including converted school buses.
Royal View RV Park
A quiet and tidy commercial RV park on the south side of Highway 50 offering level gravel pads, fresh picnic tables, and laundry facilities. It provides a more relaxed, low-key atmosphere with easy access to regional attractions.
RV Ranch
A quiet RV park offering exceptionally wide and deep back-in sites with full 50-amp utility hookups. The park provides clear views of the surrounding mountains and beautiful sunset vistas, set back from the city lights of Florence.
Second Newlin Road Dispersed
This native dirt forest road corridor offers dispersed camping options within the Pike and San Isabel National Forests. It is seasonally open to motorhomes and standard vehicles from late spring through late autumn.
Seep Springs BLM Road Corridor
A scenic and quiet dispersed camping corridor along Seep Springs BLM Road (CR 69) north of Cañon City. This area features multiple dirt pullouts with fire rings and views of the surrounding mountains. While standard 2WD vehicles can navigate the road in dry conditions, heavy rain makes the dirt extremely slick and muddy. Note that overnight camping is prohibited directly within the trailhead parking lot, but permitted at established sites along the BLM road.
Smith Creek Road Dispersed
Located just off State Highway 96 along Forest Road 287, this corridor offers scenic, creekside dispersed camping within Pike and San Isabel National Forests. The access road is a well-maintained gravel route suitable for passenger vehicles, though larger rigs and trailers are not recommended due to narrow pull-offs and limited turnaround options. Several level sites feature pre-existing fire rings with direct access to the nearby creek. Visitors should be prepared for occasional distant traffic noise and seasonal biting insects.
South Hardscrabble Dispersed Camping Corridor
This dispersed camping corridor along South Hardscrabble Road offers easy access to the San Isabel National Forest. Standard gravel road surfaces make it highly accessible for most rigs looking for quiet, wooded sites.
South Twin Mountain BLM Road
Dispersed camping sites located on BLM land just off Highway 50 near Canon City. Accessed via a gated dirt road, this area offers quick access for overnight stays, though visitors should expect moderate road noise and uneven terrain.
Starlite Vintage Resort
A unique private vintage resort and campground near Canon City, offering RV sites with electric and water hookups, pull-through and back-in spots, tent camping, vintage camper rentals, and a dump station on premises.
Temple Mountain BLM Road 6181
A primitive camping area situated along BLM Road 6181, offering rugged sites with impressive views of Temple Canyon. The main site features primitive pit toilets, picnic shelters, and fire pits. The access road is rough and rocky, transitioning from private property into public land about 5 miles in.
Urban Stealth Parking (Lincoln Park)
This urban stealth parking area consists of a public city street and cul-de-sac near local commercial zones. Quiet stays have been noted here during Winter 2023, though visitors should always observe local municipal guidelines.
Washout Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor located along Washout Road (FR 287) near Hardscrabble Creek. The first few sites before the creek crossing are easily accessible, while deeper sites across the creek require higher clearance and may be inaccessible during high water events.