Dispersed Camping in Hinsdale County, Colorado
Showing 109 locations in Hinsdale County.
Alpine Plateau Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Alpine Plateau Road, transitioning from well-maintained Forest Service gravel to rugged BLM primitive tracks. This area offers numerous rustic sites nestled within scenic coniferous forests.
Alpine Plateau Road Dispersed
This scenic forest road corridor offers peaceful dispersed camping nestled within the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests. It features a native dirt surface suitable for most passenger vehicles during the summer season.
Alpine Plateau Road Dispersed
A scenic and rugged BLM road corridor offering isolated dispersed camping options. High-clearance vehicles are recommended to access the sites.
Alpine Plateau Spur 3J Dispersed
Alpine Plateau Spur 3J offers dispersed camping opportunities along a dirt forest corridor within the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests. The road is composed of native material and is accessible to most vehicles during dry conditions.
Alpine Ranger Station Cabins
The historic Alpine Ranger Station offers two semi-rustic rental cabins situated on the Alpine Plateau. Surrounded by aspen and spruce forests, it features a kitchen, vault toilets, solar lighting, and a small horse corral.
Baldy BLM Primitive Roads
Rugged and remote dispersed camping sites scattered along the primitive Baldy road network. Perfect for well-equipped high-clearance 4WD rigs seeking peace and stunning mountain backdrops near Lake City.
Bayfield Riverside RV
A private, commercial RV park located on the Pine River offering full hookups, grassy areas, and catch-and-release fishing. Note that this database entry is highly mislocated; the physical park is located near the town of Bayfield, well south of these coordinates.
Big Blue Creek Camping Area
A rustic wilderness camping area located along Alpine Road near the Uncompahgre Wilderness. It features volunteer-maintained sites along Blue Creek, popular for trout fishing and backcountry trail access.
Black Mountain Ranch Road Dispersed
This dispersed camping corridor along Black Mountain Ranch Road offers scenic spots in the Rio Grande National Forest. It provides convenient access to both North and South Clear Creek Falls.
BLM Land near Lake City, CO
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BLM Primitive Road - Alpine Plateau
A rugged dispersed camping corridor set along BLM primitive roads off Alpine Plateau Road near Lake City. The area features spacious meadow sites with beautiful vistas of the surrounding mountain landscape, ideal for peaceful and remote camping.
BLM Primitive Road Corridor
Rugged dispersed camping opportunities along a remote Bureau of Land Management road network near Lake City. This backcountry area offers pristine natural silence and beautiful mountain views for self-sufficient campers.
BLM Primitive Road Corridor
A rugged primitive road corridor on BLM land near Lake City, offering highly remote dispersed camping options nestled in the mountains.
BLM Primitive Road Corridor
A remote dispersed camping corridor situated on BLM land near Lake City, offering secluded sites for rugged rigs.
BLM Primitive Road Dispersed Area
A remote and rugged BLM road corridor offering primitive camping opportunities near Lake City. This route requires capable vehicles and provides exceptional seclusion in a backcountry setting.
BLM Primitive Road Dispersed Camping
This remote dispersed camping area is situated along a rugged BLM primitive road near Tenmile Springs in Hinsdale County. High-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles are strictly required to negotiate the steep, rocky dirt track leading to the pull-offs. Visitors will find secluded, quiet spots surrounded by high-country Colorado beauty, best suited for well-equipped overland setups.
BLM Primitive Road Dispersed Corridor
This rugged dirt corridor extends off Cottonwood Creek Road near the Cataract Gulch trailhead, offering quiet streamside dispersed camping. The route requires high-clearance vehicles and is best suited for nimble setups due to tight turnarounds.
BLM Primitive Road Dispersed
A rugged dirt track on BLM-managed land near Lake City, offering dispersed camping access in a remote mountain setting.
BLM Primitive Road Dispersed
This rugged primitive road corridor offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities on BLM-managed land just south of Lake City. The terrain is highly challenging and requires high-clearance 4WD vehicles due to rough, rocky, and uneven dirt tracks. Basic roadside pull-offs provide a peaceful, forested escape near local historic landmarks and scenic waterfalls.
BLM Primitive Road Dispersed
This rugged primitive road offers access to remote dispersed camping sites on BLM land near the historic Capitol City ghost town. High-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles are required to navigate the steep and uneven dirt terrain.
BLM Primitive Road Dispersed
Primitive dispersed camping opportunities along a rugged BLM road near Lake City. High-clearance four-wheel drive is strictly required to navigate the rough, unimproved surface.
BLM Primitive Road Dispersed
These remote BLM primitive roads north of Lake City offer rugged dispersed camping along dirt tracks that wind through Hinsdale County's scenic mountain landscape. Accessing these spots requires a high-clearance 4WD vehicle due to rough terrain, but campers who make the trip will find exceptional seclusion near Addington Springs.
BLM Primitive Road Dispersed
Secluded dispersed camping opportunities along primitive BLM roads in the scenic backcountry near Cap Mountain. This area features remote dirt pullouts offering deep wilderness solitude, though the access roads are rough and require high-clearance 4WD vehicles. Perfect for self-contained rigs looking to escape the crowds in the high country of Colorado.
BLM Primitive Road Dispersed
Rugged, high-clearance dispersed camping along BLM primitive routes in the mountainous terrain near Lake City.
BLM Primitive Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor situated along BLM Primitive Road and Hinsdale County Road 25 (Lake City Cutoff Road). This area features numerous dirt spur roads with shaded clearings and established fire rings, offering a rustic experience near Highway 149.
BLM Primitive Road Dispersed
Primitive road corridor on Bureau of Land Management land near Lake City, Colorado. This area offers rugged dispersed camping options suitable for self-contained, high-clearance 4WD rigs looking for a quiet setting.
BLM Primitive Road Dispersed
A primitive BLM road corridor near Lake City offering opportunities for dispersed camping. The route requires high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles to navigate safely.
BLM Primitive Road Dispersed
This rugged BLM primitive road near Lake City offers dispersed camping opportunities along a rough dirt corridor. A high-clearance 4WD vehicle is required to navigate the challenging terrain.
BLM Primitive Road Dispersed
A rugged, narrow dirt corridor branching off near Red Bridge Campground. This backcountry area offers secluded dispersed camping pullouts alongside the creek for self-contained, high-clearance 4WD vehicles.
BLM Primitive Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping opportunities along a rugged Bureau of Land Management road near Lake City.
BLM Primitive Road
This remote BLM primitive road offers rugged, high-clearance dispersed camping near Lake City with close access to Cebolla Hot Springs. The extremely rough track is best suited for off-grid 4WD vehicles seeking primitive wilderness isolation.
BLM Primitive Road
This primitive dirt corridor traverses remote BLM land near Lake City, offering secluded dispersed camping options. High-clearance 4WD is strictly required to navigate the rough, rutted terrain.
BLM Primitive Road
A remote dispersed camping corridor located along a rugged Bureau of Land Management road near Lake City. This area is highly scenic but requires robust high-clearance 4WD vehicles due to rough, uneven terrain.
BLM Primitive Roads (Lake City)
A network of rugged BLM primitive roads offering dispersed camping options in a scenic, remote canyon area near Lake City. These routes require high-clearance 4WD vehicles due to rough, dirt terrain.
BLM Road 3006C (Big Blue Ridge)
This rugged BLM road corridor along Big Blue Ridge near Lake City offers primitive dispersed camping opportunities with sweeping alpine views. A high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicle is strictly required to navigate the steep and rutted dirt terrain.
BLM Road Z7-189
A rugged BLM spur road offering remote dispersed camping in Hinsdale County. Navigation requires a high-clearance 4WD vehicle due to steep and uneven dirt surfaces.
Capitol City Sheep Corrals
A remote dispersed camping corridor on BLM land near the historic Capitol City ghost town, accessed via a rugged dirt road along Henson Creek.
Carson Road Dispersed (GMUG National Forest)
Carson Road offers dispersed camping corridors within the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests. This native material dirt road winds through scenic mountain terrain near Lake City.
Cataract Gulch Trailhead Camping
A flat clearing near the trailhead parking loop right next to the creek, serving as a base for hiking the local gulch. The turnaround area is small and tight, making it unsuitable for trailers or large motorhomes.
Cebolla Creek Campground
Cebolla Creek Campground is a remote, basic campground nestled in a wooded canyon next to Cebolla Creek. The access road is rough and requires high clearance, making it best suited for capable vehicles and small setups looking for a quiet, rustic camping experience. Facilities are limited to vault toilets, so visitors must bring their own water and pack out all trash.
Cebolla Creek Hike-In Spot
A remote walk-in campsite located in a scenic wilderness setting near Lake City.
Cinnamon Pass & Burrows Park Dispersed Camping
High-clearance alpine dispersed camping corridor along Cinnamon Pass Road and the American Basin spur. This scenic backcountry area features several primitive pullouts near rushing mountain streams, historic Burrows Park, and the Silver Creek Trailhead. Due to narrow shelf sections and steep, rocky terrain, the route is ideal for capable high-clearance 4WD vehicles seeking direct access to high-altitude hiking trails.
Clausen Mesa Meadow Road Dispersed
A rugged BLM road corridor winding through scenic meadows near Lake City, offering primitive dispersed camping options for high-clearance 4WD vehicles.
Continental Res Maintenance Road
A dirt access corridor within the Rio Grande National Forest, offering seasonal dispersed camping access near Lake City. This corridor is suitable for most rigs during the open season.
County Road 14X & Engineer Pass Dispersed
A scenic mountain corridor west of Lake City along County Road 14X and Engineer Pass. It features several dispersed sites, roadside pull-offs, and flat clearings nestled among ponderosa pines and alongside the river. Some sites offer picnic tables and fire rings, making them great basecamps for exploring the local high-country routes.
Crystal Creek Road Dispersed
This primitive dispersed camping area sits along Crystal Creek Road on BLM-managed land near Lake City, Colorado. The rugged terrain offers beautiful mountain vistas but requires a capable vehicle to navigate.
Crystal-Larson Road Dispersed
A native dirt road located in the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests near Lake City. This corridor offers year-round dispersed camping access for multiple vehicle types in a quiet wilderness setting.
Curecanti Creek Campground
Curecanti Creek Campground is a scenic backcountry site nestled at the base of a deep canyon along Morrow Point Reservoir, accessible exclusively via a steep two-mile hike or by boat.
Curecanti National Recreation Area
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Deer Lakes Campground
A recently renovated Forest Service campground offering 12 lakeside sites in a peaceful, wooded setting. This is an excellent area for spotting wildlife such as moose. Campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and visitors must register on-site.
Devil's Creek Trailheads Road Dispersed
This rugged BLM road corridor near Lake City offers highly isolated dispersed camping options in a scenic forested canyon. Access is restricted to high-clearance 4WD vehicles due to the extremely rough dirt track.
Finger Mesa Road Dispersed
This remote forest road offers primitive dispersed camping opportunities in a scenic mountain setting with views of Finger Mesa.
Finger Mesa Road
A scenic dirt forest road providing dispersed camping opportunities within the Rio Grande National Forest.
Forest Spur - Alpine Road Dispersed
A rustic dispersed camping corridor nestled along a narrow forest spur road. This area offers a quiet mountain forest setting with stunning alpine vistas, situated close to local trailheads.
Forest Spur 72572562 Dispersed
This Forest Service spur road offers quiet dispersed camping within the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests. The route features a native dirt surface and is seasonally accessible for dry camping during the summer and autumn months.
Gardner Ridge Dispersed
This forest road offers primitive dispersed camping opportunities in a scenic mountain pine setting within Hinsdale County.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison Forest Spur
This Forest Service spur road within the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests offers seasonal dispersed camping. It is situated in a tranquil wooded area near Lake City, accessible via a native-surface dirt road.
Grey Ranch Access Road BLM Dispersed
Remote dispersed camping corridors along Grey Ranch Access Road and adjacent BLM tracks. The area offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and peaceful solitude, but requires high-clearance 4WD to access safely.
Henson Creek BLM Primitive Road
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along Henson Creek on BLM land, ideal for off-road enthusiasts. The rugged canyon setting features dramatic rocky backdrops and immediate access to alpine trail networks.
Henson Creek Road Designated Dispersed (CR 20)
Scenic designated dispersed camping corridor along Henson Creek Road (County Road 20) west of Lake City. Camping is strictly confined to numbered, designated sites marked with 'HC' signs (such as HC 9). These sites sit directly beside Henson Creek under mature tree cover, offering tranquil water sounds and excellent natural shade.
Henson Creek RV Park
A quiet, historic commercial RV park along Henson Creek in Lake City. Offers 28 full hookup sites with clean restrooms, hot showers, laundry facilities, and Wi-Fi.
Hermit Lakes Road Dispersed Camping
This forest road corridor offers scenic dispersed camping options within the Rio Grande National Forest, running adjacent to natural water features. The improved dirt road is generally accessible to all vehicle classes during the open season.
Hill 71 Repeater Road Dispersed
Hill 71 Repeater Road offers rugged dispersed camping along an unpaved forest road in the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests. The corridor provides quiet, wooded surroundings within driving distance of Lake City.
Horsethief Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping opportunities along Horsethief Road, situated in a scenic valley near Horsethief Mountain and Rito Hondo Reservoir.
House Canyon Dispersed Camping
A scenic Forest Service corridor within the Rio Grande National Forest offering primitive dispersed camping along House Canyon road.
Indian Point BLM Primitive Roads
A network of rugged primitive roads on BLM land near Indian Point, north of Lake City. These remote routes offer highly secluded, dispersed camping opportunities for self-contained, high-clearance vehicles seeking deep wilderness quiet.
Little Cimarron Trailhead
A quiet National Forest trailhead providing direct trail access and basic parking surrounded by scenic pine forests.
Lost Trail Campground
A developed U.S. Forest Service campground located along Lost Trail Creek, offering basic amenities such as vault toilets and a seasonal water spigot. Located just below the Rio Grande headwaters, this location also serves as a launching point for further backcountry exploration.
Lost Trail Shg Dispersed
This scenic National Forest road corridor offers dispersed camping options along the Rio Grande near Lake City. It provides a peaceful wilderness setting with access to nearby hiking and natural landmarks.
Lower Bent Creek Dispersed Camping
Located along the scenic river corridor of Lower Bent Creek near Lake City, Colorado, this BLM dispersed camping area offers a few sites nestled among dense trees. A vault toilet is available nearby, though the access road requires high-clearance 4WD vehicles. It is best suited for small, capable rigs and campervans due to the tight turns and rough approach.
Mainline Road Dispersed
A scenic forest road corridor offering rustic dispersed camping opportunities within the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests.
Mill Creek Campground
Mill Creek Campground is nestled along the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River, offering premier fly fishing access. Surrounded by rugged wilderness study areas, it serves as an excellent basecamp for exploring local hiking trails and the Alpine Loop.
Mill Creek Campground
A beautiful, quiet Bureau of Land Management campground located along Henson Creek. It features 22 designated sites, vault toilets, and hand-pumped drinking water when operational, as well as a short fishing access trail.
Mud Gulch Road Dispersed Area
A rugged dispersed camping corridor along Mud Gulch Road on public land near Lake City. This remote area offers high seclusion amidst pinon-juniper hillsides and mountain landscapes, suitable for self-contained, high-clearance vehicles.
Nellie Creek Meadow Road Dispersed
A scenic mountain corridor along Nellie Creek near the Alpine Loop, offering forested dispersed sites right by the rushing water. While the initial sections of the road are accessible to standard vehicles, the road quickly becomes rough and requires high clearance and 4WD to travel further up. Expect significant noise during summer days due to heavy off-highway vehicle (OHV) traffic, though the creek provides pleasant ambient masking at night.
Nellie Creek Road Dispersed
This rugged forest road winds along Nellie Creek toward the trailhead, offering dispersed sites in a remote mountain setting. The route requires high-clearance 4WD vehicles due to steep, rocky terrain.
North Clear Creek Dispersed
This forest road corridor offers dispersed camping options along North Clear Creek within the Rio Grande National Forest.
North Fork Henson Creek Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor winding along the North Fork of Henson Creek within the Gunnison National Forest. The native material dirt road offers peaceful, forested sites suitable for self-contained rigs.
North Henson Creek Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed campsites are located along North Henson Creek Road on BLM land near the historic Capitol City area. The road requires high-clearance 4WD vehicles due to rough, rutted dirt surfaces.
Old Sawmill Road Dispersed
Primitive dispersed camping corridor along Old Sawmill Road in the scenic San Juan Mountains near Lake City. This rugged dirt track leads to quiet, isolated pullouts surrounded by pine forest.
Rambouillet Creek Dispersed Camping
Rustic dispersed camping corridor along Rambouillet Creek within Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests. This native material route provides scenic creekside pull-offs suitable for self-contained rigs during the summer season.
Rambouillet Creek Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor nested along Rambouillet Creek Road in the rugged Gunnison National Forest.
Rambouillet Park Road Dispersed
Rambouillet Park Road offers rugged dispersed camping along a primitive BLM corridor near Seventyone Mountain. High-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles are required to navigate the rough, rutted dirt tracks. Campers will find secluded sites nestled in a quiet forest setting.
Ramboullet Park Dispersed
A scenic forest road corridor offering dispersed camping within the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests. This peaceful area features native dirt roads winding through wooded terrain near Lake City and Slumgullion Point.
Red Bridge Campground
A scenic developed BLM campground positioned on the beautiful Lake Fork of the Gunnison River. It features seven campsites equipped with picnic tables and metal fire rings, alongside vault toilets, but lacks potable water.
Rio Grande Reservoir Boat Ramp
A scenic access point located along the shores of the Rio Grande Reservoir within the National Forest. It provides public water access and primitive parking spaces suitable for self-contained vehicles. Staying overnight is subject to seasonal gate closures.
Rito Hondo Reservoir SWA Campground
Located near Rito Hondo Reservoir within the State Wildlife Area, this primitive camping area features multiple level gravel pads capable of accommodating larger rigs. A vault restroom is available on-site, and additional dispersed sites can be found nearby along North Clear Creek. Access is via a well-maintained gravel and dirt road, though visitors should watch for free-ranging livestock. Note that Colorado State Wildlife Areas require a valid hunting, fishing, or SWA access permit for entry.
Rito Hondo Reservoir SWA State Park
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River Hill Campground
A developed Forest Service campground situated along the banks of the Rio Grande River. The area features a meadow setting with shaded sites, offering excellent fishing and close proximity to the Weminuche Wilderness trailheads.
Road to LC Water Tank Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along a rugged BLM road leading to the Lake City water tank, requiring high-clearance vehicles.
Ski Hill Parking
A basic dirt parking area located on BLM land near Lake City. Access requires a high-clearance vehicle due to the rough, unpaved approach road.
Skunk Creek Road Dispersed Area
Secluded dispersed camping corridor situated on public lands along Skunk Creek Road. This rugged route winds through quiet mountain terrain, making it ideal for self-sufficient campers seeking peace and isolation.
Slumgullion Pass Dispersed Area
An unmaintained, decommissioned Forest Service campground that now functions as a free dispersed camping and OHV staging area. The surrounding pine forest has been heavily decimated by beetle-kill, leaving standing skeleton trees, but the area offers open views of snow-covered peaks and includes a standing vault toilet.
Spring Creek Corral Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along a short forest road off Highway 149 between Spring Creek Pass and Creede. The area sits in a quiet forest setting near the historic sheep corrals and provides highly accessible camping opportunities near the Colorado Trail.
Stoney Way BLM Primitive Roads
A network of rugged BLM primitive roads off Stoney Way, offering remote dispersed camping spots nestled in the scenic valleys near Lake City.
The Gate Campground
A scenic Bureau of Land Management campground nestled within a dramatic rock gap carved by the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River. It offers primitive camping right alongside the water with basic amenities including vault toilets and a seasonal hand pump.
Thirty Mile Campground
Thirty Mile Campground is a developed National Forest campground nestled in a scenic meadow on the banks of the Rio Grande River and Squaw Creek. Surrounded by mature spruce and aspen trees, this campground is located just a mile below the Rio Grande Reservoir, offering excellent trout fishing, canoeing, and scenery. Two trailheads are accessible directly from the campground, leading hikers into the vast and rugged Weminuche Wilderness.
Too Short Private Drive Dispersed
This isolated Bureau of Land Management road corridor near Lake City offers rugged dispersed camping accessible only to high-clearance 4WD vehicles. It provides a peaceful setting with excellent natural scenery and high privacy for well-equipped rigs.
Too Small/Pullout
A very small, primitive pullout on BLM land near Lake City, suitable for single small rigs with high clearance. It offers basic roadside access with rough dirt terrain.
W. Fork Powderhorn Cabin Road Dispersed
Highly remote and rugged dispersed camping along the West Fork of Powderhorn Cabin Road on BLM land. This primitive route requires a high-clearance 4WD vehicle and leads into secluded areas near the Powderhorn Wilderness, offering complete peace and exceptional mountain scenery.
Wager Gulch Road Dispersed
Extremely rugged and remote dispersed camping corridor located along Wager Gulch Road. This high-clearance 4WD route wind through dense forest and offers secluded spots for capable wilderness vehicles.
West Fork Indian Creek Road Dispersed
A rugged, remote dispersed camping corridor situated on BLM land along West Fork Indian Creek Road near Lake City, Colorado.
Wetterhorn Basin Hike-In Site
A remote, hike-in backcountry campsite nestled in the wilderness near Uncompahgre and Wetterhorn peaks.
Williams Creek Campground
A developed US Forest Service campground offering first-come, first-served sites nestled along Williams Creek. The campground is situated in a scenic wooded area, providing a quiet and peaceful camping experience during the summer season.
Wilson Ranch Road Dispersed Area
Quiet dispersed camping opportunities along Wilson Ranch Road on BLM land just north of Lake City. Sites are situated near the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River, offering beautiful views and privacy under the pine trees.
Windy Point Overlook
Windy Point Overlook provides spectacular mountain vistas with paved asphalt access suitable for all rig types. Standard Forest Service dispersed rules apply, offering scenic overnight options year-round.
Winn Jeep Road BLM Dispersed
A rugged and remote dispersed camping corridor along Winn Jeep Road, offering primitive sites amidst scenic mountain terrain near Lake City.
Woodlake Park
A full-service private RV park and campground offering spaced-out tent and RV sites. Features standard facilities including laundry and hot showers within walking distance of local attractions.