Dispersed Camping in Garfield County, Colorado
Showing 242 locations in Garfield County.
24-Hr Public Parking Lot
A public 24-hour municipal parking lot located directly across from the library. Its central location provides excellent access to downtown amenities, though it fills up heavily with commuter vehicles during daytime hours. Best suited for single nights in a standard passenger vehicle or short campervan.
32 Mile Mesa
A rugged BLM dispersed camping corridor located along 32 Mile Mesa, providing secluded campsites with panoramic views of the surrounding Colorado river valley terrain.
Alkali Creek Dispersed Camping
This primitive dispersed camping corridor along Alkali Creek features native dirt surfaces within the White River National Forest, accessible to all vehicle types under dry conditions during open seasons.
Ami's Acres Campground
A family-owned commercial RV and tent campground situated on a hillside just outside of Glenwood Springs. It offers clean restrooms, hot showers, and a variety of serviced and unserviced sites, though highway noise from nearby Interstate 70 is noticeable.
Avalanche Campground
A scenic, wooded campground nestled along Avalanche Creek in the White River National Forest. Accessible via a rough two-mile dirt road that includes a shallow stream crossing, this secluded spot features designated sites with picnic tables and fire rings. It is an ideal base for hikers and those looking for a quiet, rustic forest escape, though larger rigs and long trailers are not recommended due to narrow clearances and tight turnarounds.
Avalanche Creek Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along Avalanche Creek within the White River National Forest. The dirt road is accessible for most passenger vehicles and offers natural roadside camping spots close to water and hiking trails.
Battlement Jeep Trail Dispersed
Dispersed camping opportunities located along the Battlement Jeep Trail in the White River National Forest. The route consists of a native material dirt surface accessible to all high-clearance vehicles during the open season.
Baylor Park Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along a native dirt road in the White River National Forest. It is suitable for most vehicles under dry conditions and provides a peaceful forest getaway near Carbondale.
Beaver Creek Road Dispersed
A scenic road corridor winding through the White River National Forest, offering primitive roadside dispersed camping options.
Bench Road Dispersed Camping
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Bench road in the White River National Forest. Accessible via a native dirt road.
Blair Overlook Dispersed Camping
Blair Overlook is a scenic forest road corridor within the White River National Forest offering dispersed camping options with impressive mountain vistas. The dirt road is accessible to most vehicles during dry conditions, but seasonal closures are enforced from late autumn through late spring.
Blair Overlook Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping options nested along Blair Overlook Road in the White River National Forest, offering quiet forest spots near several mountain overlooks.
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BLM Road 271A
This rugged dirt corridor on BLM land near Parachute offers secluded dispersed camping opportunities. A high-clearance 4WD vehicle is required to navigate the rough, primitive road.
BLM Road 271C
Rugged dispersed camping corridor along BLM Road 271C near Parachute, Colorado. This area offers quiet isolation in a semi-desert setting but requires a capable high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicle to navigate the rough dirt terrain.
BLM Road 279C Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor located along BLM Road 279C near Parachute, Colorado. This remote route traverses rugged high-desert terrain with scattered natural pull-offs. Accessible only via high-clearance 4WD vehicles.
BLM Road 279D Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping area along the rugged BLM Road 279D corridor near Parachute. High-clearance vehicles are necessary to safely traverse the unmaintained dirt route.
BLM Road 301A Dispersed
Remote dispersed camping corridor along BLM Road 301A, located north of Parachute. This rugged dirt track winds through public land, offering secluded pull-offs suitable for equipped 4WD vehicles.
BLM Road 301D Dispersed
A primitive dispersed camping corridor situated along BLM Road 301D in Garfield County. This remote dirt route navigates rugged public land, offering isolated dry camping spots suitable only for capable off-road vehicles.
BLM Road 301E Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along BLM Road 301E. Access requires high-clearance 4WD due to the rough, unmaintained dirt surface.
BLM Road 304B Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along BLM Road 304B. A high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicle is required to safely navigate this rough dirt road.
BLM Road 304C Dispersed
This rugged BLM corridor near Parachute offers primitive dispersed camping along a rough dirt track. A high-clearance 4WD vehicle is required to safely navigate the steep ruts and access the isolated, dry sites.
BLM Road 305E Dispersed
Remote dispersed camping corridor located along BLM Road 305E near Parachute, Colorado. This rugged route provides access to primitive sites on public lands.
BLM Road 511 Dispersed
A rugged BLM dirt corridor traversing public lands near Sugarloaf Peak outside of Battlement Mesa. The route offers quiet, highly secluded dispersed camping opportunities for equipped high-clearance rigs.
BLM Road 524A Dispersed
A rugged dispersed camping corridor along BLM Road 524A in the high desert near Parachute, Colorado.
BLM Road 527A
Dispersed camping corridor along Bureau of Land Management Road 527A near Parachute, Colorado. This rugged dirt route offers remote dispersed campsites on public land but requires high-clearance four-wheel drive.
BLM Road 527B Dispersed
A remote dispersed camping corridor along BLM Road 527B near Parachute, Colorado. This rugged high-clearance 4WD route offers secluded primitive sites on public land.
BLM Road 529 Dispersed
A rugged dirt corridor on public land near Battlement Mesa, providing remote dispersed camping options with views of the surrounding hills.
BLM Road 529A
This rugged BLM road near Battlement Mesa offers primitive dispersed camping opportunities in a secluded high-desert setting. High-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles are required to navigate the rough dirt road surface.
BLM Road 8020 Dispersed
A rugged dispersed camping corridor along BLM Road 8020 near Parachute, providing quiet, rustic sites with panoramic views of the surrounding Colorado terrain.
BLM Road 8020C
This improved dirt road corridor offers easily accessible BLM dispersed camping pullouts on the rugged plateaus of western Colorado.
BLM Road 8069Ea - Hogback Ridge
A rugged dispersed camping corridor situated along BLM Road 8069Ea, providing direct access to the adjacent Hubbard Mesa recreation area. The route consists of rough dirt surfaces requiring high-clearance or four-wheel drive vehicles, leading to isolated pull-offs suited for small rigs and mountain biking enthusiasts. Campers should be prepared for primitive conditions and a lack of formal amenities.
BLM Road 8090F Dispersed
Rugged dispersed camping corridor along BLM Road 8090F near Silt and Rifle Falls. High-clearance 4WD is highly recommended due to the rough, unmaintained dirt terrain. This area offers primitive camping options in a secluded canyon setting. Ensure you are self-sufficient as no services are available. Great access to local scenic landmarks like Rifle Caverns.
BLM Road 8090H
This remote BLM road corridor near Rifle provides primitive dispersed camping opportunities on rugged dirt terrain, located just a short distance from Rifle Falls State Park.
BLM Road 8102 / CO RD 251 Dispersed
An adventurous dispersed camping corridor located along BLM Road 8102 and County Road 251 near Rifle. The route climbs into BLM-managed land, offering high-clearance rigs beautiful canyon vistas and a quiet retreat. Access is subject to deeply rutted paths and weather-dependent road conditions.
BLM Road 8120Ab Dispersed
Dispersed camping along BLM Road 8120Ab near Silt, Colorado, offering direct access to rugged public lands and views of Burning Mountain. High-clearance vehicles are recommended to navigate the unpaved surface.
BLM Road 8120Ac Dispersed
A remote dispersed camping corridor along BLM Road 8120Ac, located northwest of Silt near Burning Mountain.
BLM Road 8132 Dispersed Camping
Rugged dispersed camping corridor along BLM Road 8132 near New Castle. High-clearance vehicles are required to navigate the rough and uneven dirt tracks.
BLM Road 8165
A rugged BLM road corridor offering opportunities for dispersed camping in a remote high-desert setting.
BLM Road 8166C
This corridor along BLM Road 8166C near Battlement Mesa offers access to undeveloped public lands. However, motorized vehicle transit is restricted due to its designation as a non-motorized route.
BLM Road 8167A Dispersed
A secluded dispersed camping corridor situated along rugged BLM Road 8167A near Battlement Mesa. This primitive route offers isolated turnouts perfect for high-clearance vehicles seeking quiet solitude.
BLM Road 8169A Dispersed
Rugged dispersed camping along BLM Road 8169A provides isolated sites in a remote pinion-juniper landscape near Doghead Mountain.
BLM Road 8180 Dispersed
This dispersed camping corridor along BLM Road 8180 offers remote sites on public land near Rifle. High-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles are required to navigate the rough dirt road surface safely.
BLM Road 8181 Dispersed Camping
A remote dispersed camping corridor along BLM Road 8181 near Rifle, Colorado, offering public land access and basic unpaved pull-offs.
BLM Road 8181C Dispersed
Rough four-wheel-drive route through remote Bureau of Land Management territory near Rifle, offering dispersed camping for high-clearance rigs. Access is challenging and requires a capable vehicle.
BLM Road 8185D Dispersed Corridor
A rugged BLM road corridor near Rifle, Colorado, offering remote dispersed camping along the scenic slopes near Grass Mesa.
BLM Road 8185E Dispersed
A rugged unpaved BLM road corridor offering dispersed camping on public land near Rifle, Colorado, with access to Taughenbaugh Mesa.
BLM Road 8203C Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along BLM Road 8203C, located in the rugged hills north of Silt, Colorado.
BLM Road 8233 Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping along BLM Road 8233 on public lands near Silt, Colorado, offering boondocking opportunities accessible by standard vehicles.
BLM Road 8233A Dispersed
Remote dispersed camping corridor located along BLM Road 8233A. The route is highly rugged, offering quiet natural surroundings near Uncle Bob Mountain.
BLM Road 8275 Dispersed
Primitive dispersed camping along BLM Road 8275, located near Holgate Mesa outside Carbondale. This rugged area offers peaceful, secluded camping on public land suitable for self-contained, high-clearance vehicles.
BLM Road 8281D
A rugged dispersed camping corridor along BLM Road 8281D near Glenwood Springs, suitable for well-equipped 4WD vehicles seeking seclusion.
BLM Road 8282 Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along BLM Road 8282 near Lookout Mountain, offering peaceful public land access outside Glenwood Springs.
BLM Road 8292A Dispersed
Located near Carbondale, this BLM road offers remote dispersed camping along a rugged dirt corridor. High-clearance four-wheel-drive is required to safely navigate the rough terrain.
BLM Road A305D
This rugged BLM road near Parachute, Colorado, offers remote dispersed camping opportunities for high-clearance vehicles. The quiet desert hills surrounding the road provide excellent privacy.
BLM Road J23Nw Dispersed
Dispersed camping options along BLM Road J23Nw near Rifle, Colorado, offering quiet spots in a semi-arid, pinon-juniper landscape.
Bogan Flats Campground
Nestled along the Crystal River in a scenic valley of aspen groves, towering ponderosa pines, and spruce trees, Bogan Flats Campground offers a classic Colorado mountain camping experience. The facility includes widely spaced individual sites with a mix of sun and shade, as well as a more private group site situated slightly away from the main loop. Visitors can enjoy fly fishing, nearby hiking trails up Mount Sopris, and scenic driving routes in the surrounding White River National Forest.
Boiler Creek & Adams Lake Road Dispersed
A scenic, remote dispersed camping corridor along Boiler Creek and Adams Lake Road. Surrounded by the dense forests of the White River National Forest, this corridor offers tranquility and a primitive backcountry experience close to local hiking trails.
Boiler Creek Road
A remote dispersed camping corridor along Boiler Creek on BLM land near New Castle, Colorado. Access requires a capable high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicle due to the rough, unpaved dirt track.
Bruce Road Pull-offs
A level gravel pull-off area located off Bruce Road, just south of New Castle and easily accessible from the highway. It provides space for several rigs, with a slightly more secluded section set back from the main road.
Brush Creek Dispersed Camping Corridor
A remote dispersed camping corridor winding along Brush Creek within the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests.
Bureau of Land Management Road 518
A rugged BLM road corridor located near Battlement Mesa in Colorado, offering remote dispersed camping spots. Access requires a high-clearance 4WD vehicle due to the rough and unmaintained dirt surface.
Bureau of Land Management Road 8206A
A quiet Bureau of Land Management unpaved corridor offering dispersed camping opportunities near Silt, Colorado.
Burro Mountain Road Dispersed
This dirt road corridor on Burro Mountain within the White River National Forest offers rugged, remote dispersed camping opportunities.
Butler Creek Trail BLM Dispersed
A rugged BLM route near Rifle, Colorado, offering remote dispersed camping along a trail best suited for high-clearance off-highway vehicles.
Buzzard Creek Camping Area
Dispersed camping corridor located along a native-surface dirt road within the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests. The area is suitable for standard vehicles and motorhomes during dry conditions, offering year-round access.
Buzzard Divide Cow Camp Road
This forest corridor features dispersed camping on native dirt surfaces within the Grand Mesa National Forest area. It is accessible for most vehicles, but caution is advised during wet weather.
Cattle Guard Road
Cattle Guard Road provides dispersed camping opportunities within White River National Forest near New Castle. The native dirt route is seasonally open to motor vehicles from late spring through late autumn.
Cedar Mountain Loop Dispersed Area
Dispersed camping options along the Cedar Mountain Loop, a rough BLM route located north of Rifle Gap State Park. High-clearance vehicles are recommended to navigate the dirt terrain.
Center Mountain Road
A rugged road corridor offering dispersed camping on Bureau of Land Management land near Center Mountain. High-clearance vehicles are necessary to safely navigate the rough, dirt track.
Cliff Lakes Road Dispersed
This rugged forest road corridor offers remote dispersed camping opportunities in the scenic White River National Forest near Cliff Lakes.
Cliff Repeater Road Dispersed
A scenic mountain corridor along Cliff Repeater Road within the White River National Forest, offering quiet dispersed camping opportunities.
Clinetop Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping along Clinetop Road in the White River National Forest. The native material road leads up to Clinetop Mesa, offering panoramic views and quiet forest settings.
Coal Basin Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor situated along Coal Basin Road within the White River National Forest. The area features roadside pullouts alongside a rushing creek, providing tranquil natural shade from mature trees. Access is straightforward via a maintained gravel forest road, making it a convenient wilderness escape.
Coffee Pot Road Dispersed
A scenic mountain driving corridor climbing through the White River National Forest, offering numerous rugged pull-offs and forest clearings suitable for self-contained dispersed camping.
Coffee Pot Road Dispersed
This high-country dispersed camping zone runs along Coffee Pot Road in the White River National Forest, providing scenic access to Deep Lake and nearby alpine trails.
Coffee Pot Road Dispersed Site North
This is a secluded forest clearing along Coffee Pot Road, ideal for a quiet overnight stay in the White River National Forest.
Coffee Pot Road Dispersed Site South
A tranquil dispersed camping spot situated in a scenic wooded area off Coffee Pot Road within the White River National Forest.
Coffee Pot Road
Dispersed camping along Coffee Pot Road in White River National Forest, providing access to scenic forest areas and mountain views near Glenwood Springs.
Coffee Pot Springs Campground
A remote and rustic National Forest campground located high above Deep Creek Canyon, offering quiet sites nestled among spruce and aspen trees.
Coors Well #16
Coors Well #16 is a dirt forest road offering dispersed camping within the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests. The route features a native dirt surface typically accessible to standard passenger vehicles during dry conditions.
Corral Creek Dispersed
Corral Creek offers rugged dispersed camping along a rough dirt corridor on Bureau of Land Management territory. High-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles are required to safely access this secluded area.
Coulter Mesa Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located within the White River National Forest along Coulter Mesa, offering peaceful wooded sites.
Cutthroat Campground
A developed seasonal campground in the White River National Forest, providing excellent access to the outdoor recreation surrounding the Trappers Lake area.
Deadmans Creek Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor along Deadmans Creek within the White River National Forest, offering primitive sites surrounded by a quiet wooded setting.
Deep Creek Overlook Dispersed Camping
A scenic dispersed camping corridor situated near Deep Creek Overlook within White River National Forest. The well-graded gravel road winds through deep forest and opens up to expansive canyon views. Standard vehicles can navigate the route during the open season, but larger trailers should exercise caution due to limited turnaround points.
Deep Lake Campground
A developed U.S. Forest Service campground situated alongside Deep Lake on the scenic Flat Tops Plateau. The campground features sites nestled under a light canopy of evergreens, offering standard amenities in a high-country setting.
Deep Lake East Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor situated along Deep Lake East Road within the White River National Forest. The area offers several pullouts and cleared spots ideal for self-contained camping close to Deep Lake and surrounding wilderness trailheads.
Deep Lake Picnic Ground
A scenic day-use area within the White River National Forest, providing picturesque views of Deep Lake.
Divide Trailhead
A basic dirt-road trailhead offering staging and overnight access within the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests. It features a native dirt surface and is accessible to most standard vehicles.
Dry Buck Loop Dispersed
A scenic dirt road corridor within the White River National Forest, offering roadside dispersed camping along a native surface loop.
Dry Rifle Creek
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated on BLM land along Dry Rifle Creek.
East Cedar Mountain BLM Road
A rugged BLM road offering remote dispersed camping opportunities on the slopes of East Cedar Mountain. High-clearance 4WD is highly recommended to safely navigate the rough, rutted dirt road.
East Divide - Uncle Bob Road
A scenic dispersed camping corridor winding through the White River National Forest along a native dirt road.
East Divide-uncle Bob Dispersed
A scenic Forest Service road corridor in White River National Forest offering seasonal dispersed camping along a native dirt and gravel surface. This area provides quiet forest settings with easy access for most vehicle types during dry conditions.
East Elk Road Dispersed Camping
A scenic forest road corridor offering dispersed camping opportunities within the White River National Forest.
Elk Creek Campground
Elk Creek Campground offers quiet, developed campsites situated along the banks of Elk Creek within the scenic White River National Forest.
Forest Road 633 Dispersed Camping
This scenic dispersed camping corridor runs along Forest Road 633 within the White River National Forest, providing quiet wooded sites near Glenwood Springs.
Forest Road Pull-off
A basic dirt pull-off along the lower section of the forest road with limited turnaround space.
Forest Spur Corridor
A dispersed camping corridor located in the White River National Forest near New Castle. The area consists of native-surface dirt roads branching off Buttermilk Road and Noname Road, offering quiet rustic camping during the late spring to late autumn season.
Fourmile Road Dispersed Camping
This scenic dirt road corridor in the White River National Forest offers dispersed camping pull-offs near Carbondale, Colorado.
French Creek Road Dispersed Camping
A scenic forest corridor offering dispersed camping along French Creek within the White River National Forest, ideal for quiet mountain camping.
Garfield County Backcountry Site
A secluded hike-in backcountry campsite located in the scenic forests near Carbondale within the White River National Forest.
Garfield Creek State Wildlife Area
This state wildlife area offers rustic dispersed-style camping in designated areas along Baldy Creek Road. Visitors must hold a valid Colorado hunting, fishing, or land access license to enter, and the area undergoes seasonal closures to protect wintering big game.
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Gateway RV Park
A municipal RV park operated by the Town of Carbondale offering back-in electric-only sites, full hookups, clean showers, and restrooms. It serves as a convenient staging point between Glenwood Springs and Aspen.
Gibson Gulch Dispersed Camping
A rugged BLM road corridor offering dispersed camping in the Gibson Gulch area near New Castle, Colorado. Access is extremely rough, primarily suited for UTVs and highly capable high-clearance vehicles.
Glenwood Springs Parking Garage
A multi-level public parking structure situated in downtown Glenwood Springs with 11-foot overhead clearance on the top deck. The lower level offers electrical outlets and water access, which can be useful for charging small auxiliary power banks. Overnight stays are generally tolerated if low-profile, but high-density usage could jeopardize access.
Glenwood Springs Street Parking
A collection of informal street parking options distributed throughout the residential and commercial areas of Glenwood Springs. These curbside spots are best utilized by low-profile, self-contained vehicles looking for a quick, single-night stay. Local municipal regulations restrict vehicle habitation, making strict adherence to stealth practices essential.
Glenwood Springs West / Colorado River KOA Holiday
A well-equipped commercial campground located along the Colorado River in Silt. It offers fully serviced RV sites, cabins, tent spots, and comprehensive amenities including laundry, hot showers, a dog park, and a pool.
Gv Spring NFS Road Corridor
This scenic dispersed camping corridor runs along Gv Spring in the White River National Forest near Silt, Colorado, offering quiet spots along the forest spurs.
Harrison Creek Road Dispersed
Harrison Creek Road offers dispersed camping opportunities along a forest corridor in the White River National Forest.
Hightower Mountain Road Dispersed
Hightower MTN Road offers dispersed camping opportunities along a dirt forest road in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests. The road features a native material surface that is typically accessible by all vehicle types under dry conditions.
Hill CR Dispersed
Dispersed camping along Hill CR within the White River National Forest, offering forested sites near the White River.
Hogback Coal Mine
Dispersed camping area on BLM land near Rifle, featuring rugged terrain and quiet surroundings. Access is via a rough dirt road that requires high-clearance 4WD.
Hogback Truck Trail Dispersed
A rugged BLM route offering isolated dispersed camping along a rough ridge near Silt, Colorado. The route requires high-clearance 4WD vehicles and provides access to undeveloped public lands.
Horse Mountain West
This rugged BLM corridor offers secluded dispersed camping opportunities on Horse Mountain, best suited for well-equipped off-road rigs.
Hubbard Cave Road Dispersed
A quiet parking area and road corridor on BLM land near the trailhead for Hubbard Cave. Accessible via a steep, winding dirt road, this location offers scenic vistas of the canyon and surrounding valleys. It serves as an active trailhead, so expect some daytime recreational traffic.
Jack's Spring
Dispersed camping along the Jack's Spring road corridor in the White River National Forest.
Jack's Spring Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping is permitted along Jack's Spring Road within the scenic White River National Forest.
Johnson Pasture Dispersed Camping
A scenic dirt road located in the White River National Forest near Glenwood Springs, offering dispersed camping opportunities on native surface terrain. The area is typically accessible to passenger vehicles during the summer and fall seasons.
Johnson Pasture Road Dispersed
Primitive dispersed camping sites located along the rugged Johnson Pasture Road within the White River National Forest.
Jqs Road Dispersed
This rugged dispersed camping corridor runs along Jqs Road on BLM land near Rifle, offering quiet and rustic camping opportunities. High-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles are necessary to navigate the rough and unimproved dirt tracks.
Keyser Creek Corridor
A scenic dirt corridor located within the White River National Forest that offers seasonal dispersed camping opportunities.
Keyser Rim Dispersed
This rugged BLM road corridor near Glenwood Springs offers isolated dispersed camping with scenic views of the surrounding terrain. High-clearance 4WD is required due to the rough, unmaintained dirt surface.
Kimball Trail Access
This dirt access road in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests offers primitive dispersed camping options along its corridor. It features a native material surface that is accessible to most standard vehicles under dry conditions.
Little Box Ridge Dispersed Camping
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along Little Box Ridge in the White River National Forest. The native dirt road offers multiple roadside pulling areas suitable for standard vehicles and motorhomes during dry conditions.
Logpile Flat Road Corridor
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along a native material dirt road within the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests.
Love's Travel Stop
A commercial travel stop offering paved parking spaces suitable for overnight stays. Expect typical truck stop noise and bright lighting throughout the night.
Lowell Flat
Dispersed camping corridor located along Lowell Flat in the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests.
Lowell Flats Road Dispersed Camping
Lowell Flats Road offers rustic dispersed camping along a native-material forest road in the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests. It provides a peaceful retreat suitable for a variety of rigs in dry conditions.
Lower Prince Creek Campground
A developed BLM campground situated along Prince Creek Road. It features shaded sites nestled in the trees near the creek, complete with picnic tables, fire rings, and a vault toilet. Highly popular with mountain bikers and hikers accessing the nearby trail network.
Lower White Owl Road Site
An open roadside clearing suitable for self-contained rigs looking for a quiet overnight stay.
Marvine Campground
Set in a towering grove of mixed conifer and aspen trees on the western slope of the Colorado Rockies, this developed campground provides access to excellent hiking, equestrian trails, and trout fishing along Marvine Creek. It serves as an ideal basecamp for exploring the adjacent Flat Tops Wilderness, featuring equestrian facilities with corrals for campers with horses.
Marvine Trailhead Dispersed Corridor
A scenic forest corridor along the access road to the Marvine Trailhead, providing rustic dispersed camping sites nestled in the pine forest of White River National Forest.
McClure Campground
Tucked away near McClure Pass, this developed National Forest campground offers ten paved, deeply shaded sites ideal for quiet camping. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and fire ring, alongside clean vault toilets on-site. Though close enough to the mountain pass road for mild daytime traffic noise, the area becomes exceptionally peaceful at night.
Meadow Lake Campground
A developed Forest Service campground situated near the scenic Meadow Lake, offering basic amenities and acting as a convenient base for exploring the southwest Flat Tops.
Meadow Ridge Campground
Meadow Ridge Campground is located in the White River National Forest near Meadow Lake, approximately 35 miles north of New Castle. It features 20 first-come, first-serve campsites with parking spurs up to 50 feet, making it suitable for larger rigs and trailers. Amenities include vault toilets, trash disposal, fire grates, picnic tables, and secure food storage, with nearby access to Meadow Lake's boat ramp and recreation area.
Megan Avenue Urban Stealth Area
An urban street-side parking option along Megan Avenue in Rifle, suitable for low-profile vehicles. Local municipal codes regulate vehicle habitation, and parking is close to commercial services and lodging.
Middle Rifle Creek Road BLM
A rugged BLM road corridor located near Rifle, Colorado, primarily accessible by OHV and UTV vehicles.
Middle Rifle Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Middle Rifle Road within the White River National Forest, offering standard roadside pull-offs. The route is accessible to most vehicles during the summer and autumn open season.
Middle Sheep Creek Dispersed Camping
This dispersed camping corridor along Middle Sheep Creek is located within the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests. It offers a remote, native-surface dirt road experience suitable for most vehicle types during dry conditions.
Middle Thompson Road
A scenic dispersed camping corridor winding through the dense pine forests of the White River National Forest along Middle Thompson Road.
Monument Gulch Road Dispersed
A rough, unpaved Bureau of Land Management road segment offering secluded, undeveloped dispersed camping opportunities in the rugged terrain near Battlement Mesa.
Mosquito Creek Road Dispersed
A scenic Forest Service corridor along Mosquito Creek in the White River National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities on native material surfaces near Silt, Colorado.
Mud Hill Road Dispersed (BLM)
A rougher BLM road section ascending Mud Hill, suitable for high-clearance 4WD vehicles. Offers secluded dispersed sites in a quiet pinon-juniper forest setting.
Mud Hill Road Dispersed (NFS)
A dispersed camping corridor along Mud Hill Road within the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. The native dirt road is generally suitable for all vehicles in dry conditions, offering peaceful wooded spots.
Mud Springs Camp
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along a native-surface dirt road within the White River National Forest.
New Castle - Buford Road Dispersed Camping
A scenic gravel forest road corridor through the White River National Forest, offering multiple dispersed camping pull-offs and spurs. The lower elevations feature quiet wooded areas near the creek, while upper sites offer spacious, though occasionally sloping, clearings suitable for larger rigs and trailers.
New Castle - Buford Road Dispersed Corridor
A scenic mountain corridor winding through the White River National Forest, offering numerous roadside spots for peaceful dispersed camping.
New Castle - Buford Road Dispersed
This forest corridor winds through the White River National Forest, providing dispersed camping opportunities. It features a native dirt and gravel surface suitable for most travelers looking for a quiet forest retreat.
Noname Road Dispersed
A scenic forest service road corridor offering dispersed camping opportunities within the White River National Forest near Silt, Colorado.
North Elk Cutoff
This forest corridor provides dispersed camping opportunities within the White River National Forest. The native dirt road is best suited for dry-season access.
North Heart Lake Dispersed Corridor
A scenic dispersed camping corridor situated along the North Heart Lake road within the White River National Forest, providing dispersed campers access to serene high-country woodlands and nearby lakes.
North Heart Lake Road Dispersed
North Heart Lake Road offers excellent dispersed camping opportunities in the White River National Forest near the Flat Tops area. The corridor winds through scenic pine forests and open meadows, providing access to several undeveloped campsites. High-clearance vehicles are recommended, especially during wet periods when the dirt road can become slick and muddy.
North Sheep Creek Dispersed Camping
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along a native material dirt road within the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests.
North Thompson Road Dispersed
This scenic corridor along North Thompson road in White River National Forest offers dispersed camping opportunities close to Carbondale. The native material road is passenger-car accessible under dry conditions and is seasonally open from late spring to late autumn.
Old Mid Thompson Park Dispersed
This dispersed camping corridor along Old Mid Thompson Park Road offers scenic campsites within the White River National Forest. The dirt road is accessible by most vehicles during the dry season, providing quiet spots under the forest canopy.
Parsnip Flat Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping along the native-surface forest road near Parsnip Flat in the White River National Forest. The area provides quiet spots in a beautiful wooded environment close to the White River.
Patterson Creek Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along Patterson Creek within the White River National Forest, offering quiet rustic sites under pine canopy.
Picket Pin Road Dispersed
A scenic stretch of dispersed camping sites along Picket Pin Road within the White River National Forest, offering quiet forest spots suitable for high-clearance vehicles.
Placita Trailhead Road
This designated Forest Service road offers dispersed camping options within the White River National Forest. The road is passenger car accessible and provides direct access to nearby mountain trailheads.
Porter Flat
Porter Flat offers quiet, dispersed camping along a gravel forest road in the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests. The corridor is well-suited for multiple vehicle types looking for natural mountain scenery near Rifle.
Powerline Trailhead
This trailhead in the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests provides a staging area with access to dispersed camping along the native dirt road corridor.
Ragged Mountain Road Dispersed
This scenic mountain corridor winds through gorgeous aspen groves near McClure Pass, offering peaceful dispersed camping options. Sites are situated along the main dirt road and its nearby spurs, providing varying levels of isolation in a serene national forest setting.
Red Elephant Cutoff Dispersed Camping
A scenic forest corridor situated along the native dirt surface of Red Elephant Cutoff within the White River National Forest near Rifle, Colorado.
Red Elephant Road Dispersed
This scenic dirt road corridor winds through the White River National Forest near Rifle, Colorado, offering quiet dispersed camping. The route features a native dirt surface that is accessible to most vehicles during dry summer and autumn months.
Redstone Campground
Redstone Campground is set within scenic aspen groves along the Crystal River in the White River National Forest. The campground features widely spaced developed sites with electric hookups and beautiful red rock cliff views.
Redstone Campground North Road
A quiet designated Forest Service road spur in the White River National Forest offering seasonal dispersed camping near Redstone. It provides a peaceful, wooded setting with convenient access to the nearby river.
Redstone Campground South Road
This gravel forest road provides seasonal vehicle access south of Redstone Campground within the scenic White River National Forest. Accessible to passenger vehicles and motorhomes, it offers a rustic, forested setting near the river corridor.
Reservoir Park
A scenic forest road corridor offering dispersed camping opportunities within the White River National Forest near Carbondale.
RFTA Park and Ride
A small regional commuter lot managed by the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority. It provides a level, paved alternative for self-contained rigs when local commercial options are unavailable. Standard spaces limit this location to short campervans and standard-sized vehicles.
Rifle BLM Hilltop Dispersed Area
A scenic network of dispersed camping sites located on public BLM lands just north of Rifle, offering wide views of the valley. The dirt access roads feature steep, rutted sections that become muddy and highly challenging during wet weather, making high-clearance vehicles recommended.
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Rifle Falls State Park Campground
Rifle Falls State Park Campground offers paved, drive-in campsites nestled near a stunning triple waterfall. Sites are well-spaced with available electrical hookups, though some spots lack optimal privacy. While vault toilets are available on-site, campers should note there are no shower facilities. A daily state park pass and site fee are required for overnight stays.
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Rifle Gap State Park - Cedar
Cedar Campground features full electrical hookups, potable water, and modern restrooms with showers nearby. Sites are situated close to the reservoir.
Rifle Gap State Park - Cottonwood
Cottonwood Campground offers standard non-electric sites located close to the water, offering a peaceful setting.
Rifle Gap State Park - Lakeview
Lakeview Campground is set on an elevated ridge, providing great panoramic views of the lake. Offers electric and water hookups.
Rifle Gap State Park - Lakeview Walk In
Lakeview Walk-In Campground offers secluded walk-to sites on the hillside, ideal for tent camping away from RV noise.
Rifle Gap State Park - Pinon
Pinon Campground is a smaller, quieter loop with nicely spaced sites offering great views of the reservoir.
Rifle Gap State Park - Sage
Sage Campground offers spacious dry camping sites on a paved loop overlooking the water.
Rifle Gap State Park Campgrounds
A scenic state park campground complex situated along the shores of a mountain reservoir. Features multiple developed loops catering to dry camping, walk-in tent sites, and full electric hookups, all supported by modern restroom and shower amenities.
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Rifle Mountain Park Campground
Developed campground sites located along the canyon floor of Rifle Mountain Park. Offers picnic tables, fire rings, and nearby vault toilets. Excellent basecamp for rock climbing.
Rifle Rest Area & Lions Park
Convenient roadside resting area situated along the Colorado River near Lions Park in Rifle. Overnight parking is permitted along the shoulders of the access road, providing a paved and level option for travelers, though active camping is restricted inside the primary visitor lot.
Road Camp NFS Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor situated along Road Camp within the White River National Forest. The route features a native material surface that provides access to various primitive campsites in a quiet forest setting. It is seasonally accessible from late spring through late autumn.
Shepherds Rim Campground
A scenic developed campground situated near the shores of Trappers Lake within the White River National Forest. Nestled in a peaceful mountain environment, it features basic amenities and direct access to the nearby Flat Tops Wilderness.
South Fork Campground
Located deep in the White River National Forest, South Fork Campground offers a peaceful forest setting near the water. The campground features two loops (North and South) suitable for standard vehicles, with a natural spring located near the entrance. Dispersed boondocking options exist along the access road prior to the campground entrance, though these spurs require high-clearance or 4WD vehicles.
South Rail Road Avenue Parking
This paved municipal parking area along South Rail Road Avenue in Parachute offers convenient access to nearby town amenities but is subject to local overnight parking restrictions.
Spruce Picnic Parking Lot
A dirt parking lot at the Spruce Picnic Area within White River National Forest, providing seasonal vehicle access. This location serves as a quiet spot for overnight stays during the open season.
Sunlight Peak-top East
Dispersed camping corridor along the native-surface Sunlight Peak-top East forest road within the White River National Forest. The route offers access to remote campsites located close to Williams Peak.
Sunnyside Dispersed
A quiet forest road corridor in the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests offering dispersed camping. The route features a native dirt surface that is generally accessible by standard passenger vehicles in dry conditions.
Supply Basin Campground
A primitive National Forest campground offering quiet, rustic campsites with convenient access to mountain lakes.
Sweetwater Cow Camp
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along the native material forest road near Sweetwater Creek in the White River National Forest.
T Road BLM Dispersed Corridor
This remote BLM road corridor offers dispersed camping options on rugged terrain north of Parachute. High-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles are required to safely navigate the steep, unmaintained dirt road.
Texas Hill Road Dispersed
Texas Hill Road offers peaceful dispersed camping opportunities along a native dirt road corridor in the White River National Forest.
The Hideout at Glenwood Springs
A private RV park catering to both long-term residents and overnight guests. It features a modern clubhouse with laundry facilities, clean restrooms, and showers, along with several tight electric hookup sites for short stays.
Thompson Creek Campground
A primitive BLM campground nestled along Thompson Creek, southwest of Carbondale. It features shaded campsites with metal fire rings but lacks developed amenities like restrooms, water, or trash collection. Access requires navigating a highly rutted dirt road, making it unsuitable for trailers or larger motorhomes.
Thompson Guard Station Road Dispersed
This seasonal Forest Service corridor near Carbondale offers dispersed camping opportunities along a native material road winding through the White River National Forest. Accessible to passenger vehicles in dry conditions, it provides a quiet escape close to Thompson Creek.
Three Forks Campground
A quiet National Forest campground located within the White River National Forest. The site is accessed via a dirt road with native material surfaces and is nestled in a scenic mountain forest environment.
Trail Gulch Road Dispersed
Trail Gulch is a native-dirt Forest Service road offering dispersed camping corridor access within the White River National Forest. The road is open seasonally to passenger vehicles and motorhomes during the summer and autumn months.
Transfer Trail BLM Road Corridor
A highly rugged mountain corridor climbing from Glenwood Springs up into the Flat Tops, providing primitive dispersed camping opportunities on BLM-managed land.
Transfer Trail Dispersed Camping
Transfer Trail offers dispersed camping options along the forest road as it climbs into the White River National Forest. The route provides access to scenic wooded sites with mountain vistas, suitable for those looking to camp near Glenwood Springs.
Transfer Trail Dispersed Corridor
A rugged BLM road corridor ascending steeply from Glenwood Springs, offering primitive dispersed camping along its route.
Trapline Campground
Nestled along the scenic Trappers Lake corridor, this developed USFS campground offers primitive but structured camping in a serene forested valley.
Trappers Peak Backcountry Site East
An isolated hike-in campsite situated east of Trappers Peak offering pristine wilderness peace.
Trappers Peak Backcountry Site North
A quiet backcountry tent site nestled in the subalpine meadows of the Flat Tops Wilderness north of Trappers Peak.
Trappers Peak Backcountry Site South
A remote wilderness tent camping spot located south of Trappers Peak in the White River National Forest.
Trappers Peak Backcountry Site West
A remote, hike-in backcountry campsite located west of Trappers Peak in the Flat Tops Wilderness.
Trappers Peak Backcountry Sites
A collection of wilderness backpacker campsites located in the Flat Tops area of White River National Forest near Trappers Peak.
Uncle Bob Mountain Road Dispersed
A rugged dirt route offering primitive dispersed camping opportunities on Bureau of Land Management territory. High-clearance vehicles are recommended to safely access the pull-outs along the road.
Upper White Owl Road Pull-out
A quiet pull-out surrounded by dense aspen and pine trees, perfect for tent campers and small vehicles.
Ute Trail Dispersed Camping
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Ute Trail within the White River National Forest, offering primitive sites with scenic views of the surrounding mountains.
Vega State Park - Aspen Grove
A quieter loop situated on the eastern side of Vega State Park, Aspen Grove offers non-electrical sites nestled among mature aspen trees. Perfect for tent campers and smaller rigs seeking a slightly more secluded and shaded atmosphere.
Vega State Park - Early Settlers
Early Settlers is a popular campground loop within Vega State Park featuring gravel-surface pull-through sites, electrical hookups, and excellent proximity to the reservoir. It is highly suitable for large rigs and trailers looking for comfortable amenities in a scenic mountain setting.
Vega State Park - Oak Point
Located on the northern shore of the reservoir, Oak Point campground offers panoramic water views and easy access to shoreline recreation. It features both electric and non-electric sites.
Vega State Park - Pioneer
Pioneer campground features unique camper cabins as well as standard campsite options near the park entrance. It provides a peaceful setting close to the visitor center and park amenities.
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Vega State Park
A scenic mountain park clustered around Vega Reservoir, offering multiple developed campgrounds including Early Settlers, Aspen Grove, Oak Point, and Pioneer. Perfect for lakeside recreation, boating, and wildlife viewing, with paved access and varying levels of amenities across the loops.
Wagon Gulch Dispersed Camping Corridor
A scenic National Forest Road corridor winding through the White River National Forest, providing seasonal dispersed camping on a native dirt road.
Wagon Wheel Road Dispersed
A scenic, unpaved forest corridor winding through the White River National Forest near Glenwood Springs, offering primitive dispersed camping options.
Walmart - Rifle
A standard commercial overnight parking option in the local Walmart lot. Management permits single-night stays in designated perimeter areas, provided vehicles depart by early morning.
West Divide Road
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along West Divide Road in the White River National Forest near Carbondale, Colorado.
West Elk Ridge BLM Dispersed
A rugged BLM road corridor near Silt offering remote dispersed camping opportunities. Access requires a high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicle due to rough, unpaved terrain.
West Mamm Road Dispersed
West Mamm Road offers dispersed camping opportunities along a native dirt road corridor within the White River National Forest. The route is accessible to most vehicles under dry conditions, providing quiet forest settings and easy access to nearby Hunter Mesa.
West Rifle Creek SWA Campground
Primitive camping area located within the West Rifle Creek State Wildlife Area, offering basic sites surrounded by rugged shrubland. It serves as an excellent base for hunting, wildlife viewing, and exploring the surrounding terrain.
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White Owl Road Dispersed Site
An established dispersed campsite along Forest Road 623 with flat space suitable for small rigs and campervans.
White Owl Road
A scenic forest road corridor within the White River National Forest offering dispersed camping along its native dirt route.
White Owl Road Wooded Site
A scenic clearing nestled under towering trees near the roadway, providing decent shade and privacy.
White River Forest Road Dispersed Spot A
This is a quiet dispersed camping pull-off located within the White River National Forest near Glenwood Springs.
White River Forest Road Dispersed Spot B
A scenic dispersed campsite nestled in a wooded clearing of the White River National Forest.
White River National Forest Backcountry
Secluded hike-in backcountry camping areas located in the White River National Forest near Mount Sopris.
White River National Forest Spur Dispersed Corridor
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along a native-material forest spur in the White River National Forest near Silt, offering open views, a few fire rings, and primitive sites suitable for self-contained rigs. The access road is a dirt track that can get muddy when wet.
Wolf Creek Road Dispersed Camping
This scenic corridor along Wolf Creek offers primitive dispersed camping within the White River National Forest. The native dirt road is seasonally accessible to most vehicles during the warmer months.