Dispersed Camping in Mineral County, Colorado
Showing 128 locations in Mineral County.
Access Road - Storey
This scenic Forest Service road winds through the Rio Grande National Forest near Creede, Colorado, offering access to dispersed camping. Surrounded by pine forests and located close to the Rio Grande, it provides a quiet mountain retreat.
Agua Ramon Road Dispersed
This corridor along Agua Ramon Road offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities within the scenic Rio Grande National Forest.
Alder Forest Road
This scenic forest road offers opportunities for dispersed camping in the Rio Grande National Forest near Creede, Colorado. It features a native dirt road surface with a peaceful wooded setting.
Big Meadows BLM Connector Corridor
A quiet dirt corridor connecting national forest and BLM lands near Creede. It provides multiple roadside spots suitable for a variety of rigs in dry weather.
Big Meadows Boat Ramp Road Dispersed
This forest access road provides motorized access to the reservoir within the Rio Grande National Forest. Dispersed roadside camping is available along the corridor leading to the boat ramp.
Big Meadows Camp Spur 2E
A scenic, primitive forest spur offering dispersed camping in the Gunnison National Forest near Creede, Colorado.
Big Meadows Reservoir Campground
A scenic developed campground nestled in a spruce forest along the shores of Big Meadows Reservoir within the Rio Grande National Forest. Sites feature picnic tables and campfire rings, and drinking water is available. Activities include hiking the Archuleta Trail into the Weminuche Wilderness, boating, and trout fishing from an accessible pier.
Big Meadows Reservoir SWA State Park
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Bird Creek Road Dispersed
A scenic dirt forest road corridor running through the Rio Grande National Forest, offering dispersed camping options. The route features a native material dirt surface accessible to most standard vehicles.
BLM Land near Creede, CO
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BLM Primitive Road Corridor
Dispersed camping opportunities along a series of primitive BLM roads near Creede. The area features grassy spots with rock fire rings, suitable for self-contained, high-clearance rigs. Ideal as a base camp for surrounding trails, including the Stewart Creek trailhead, providing a quiet and scenic wilderness experience in the Colorado mountains.
BLM Primitive Road Dispersed Corridor
This remote BLM primitive road near Creede offers rugged dispersed camping corridors with deep quiet and scenic vistas. A high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicle is required to safely navigate the unmaintained dirt track.
BLM Primitive Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along a primitive BLM road near Creede, offering rugged and remote sites close to the Dome Lakes State Wildlife Area.
BLM Primitive Road Dispersed Spot
A rugged primitive route offering dispersed camping on BLM lands. High-clearance vehicles are recommended due to rough, native dirt surfaces.
Blue Creek Road Dispersed
This scenic corridor along Blue Creek Road provides dispersed camping within the Rio Grande National Forest near Creede, Colorado. The native-surface road runs close to the Rio Grande and offers easy access to regional recreation like Ute Peak and McClelland Mountain.
Blue Park Road Dispersed
This scenic forest corridor offers dispersed camping options along the winding Blue Park Road, situated within the Rio Grande National Forest near Creede. The sites are nestled among native pine forest with proximity to the Rio Grande river. Access is along a native dirt road that is generally passable for most rigs during dry conditions but can become soft and slick when wet.
Blue Park Timber
This dirt corridor within the Rio Grande National Forest provides dispersed camping opportunities near Creede. The road is composed of native materials and is seasonally accessible for various rig types.
Bowers Peak Trailhead Parking
A remote trailhead access point near Bowers Peak, providing basic pull-off parking in the Rio Grande National Forest.
Bowers Peak Trailside Dispersed
A remote hike-in camping area located near Bowers Peak in the Rio Grande National Forest, offering high seclusion for backpackers.
Bristol Head Campground
Nestled in an open meadow on a bench above South Clear Creek, this developed campground features spectacular views of the towering mountains and Bristol Head Peak. A short walking trail leads to a nearby waterfall and canyon overlook, providing a perfect natural retreat with basic amenities.
Bristol Head Forest Road Dispersed
This scenic Forest Service road winds near the Rio Grande, offering quiet dispersed camping with views of the prominent Bristol Head landmark.
Burrow Park Camp Spur 1B Road
Burrow Park Camp Spur 1B Road offers rustic dispersed camping options along a rough U.S. Forest Service corridor near Creede, Colorado.
Burrow Park Spur Dispersed Camping
Rugged dirt road corridor along the Burrow Park Spur near Creede, Colorado, offering remote primitive dispersed camping options on public BLM land. High-clearance vehicles are strongly recommended due to highly rutted terrain and potential muddy conditions.
Clear Creek Ridge Dispersed
Clear Creek Ridge is a scenic forest road managed by the U.S. Forest Service within the Rio Grande National Forest, offering dispersed camping corridors along its native dirt surface.
Cochetopa Hills Forest Road Corridor
This scenic corridor through the Cochetopa Hills provides dispersed camping opportunities along a native dirt forest road. Located in the beautiful Rio Grande National Forest near Creede, campers can enjoy peaceful, wooded settings with generous spacing between sites. Ideal for self-contained rigs looking for quiet, remote boondocking in the Colorado Rockies.
Columbine Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor along the access road to the Columbine Picnic Ground, running close to the beautiful Rio Grande. This area offers convenient access for standard vehicles looking for quiet sites near the river.
Creede Area Backcountry Trailhead
This remote backcountry trailhead provides access to hiking trails within the Rio Grande National Forest near Creede, Colorado.
Decker Creek Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Decker Creek Road within the Rio Grande National Forest. Sites are nestled among the pines with straightforward dirt road access.
Devil's Hole Road Dispersed
This rugged dirt corridor offers primitive, highly secluded dispersed camping on BLM lands north of Creede. A high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicle is strongly recommended to navigate the rough road surface.
Difficult Bear
This National Forest road corridor runs near the Rio Grande, offering quiet dispersed camping spots. The native dirt road is accessible to most standard vehicles, though conditions can vary seasonally.
Divide District, Rio Grande National Forest
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Dry Gulch Dispersed Camping
This scenic dirt forest road corridor offers dispersed camping opportunities within the Rio Grande National Forest near Creede. The native material road surface is generally suitable for most rigs during dry weather.
East Bench Dispersed
This forest corridor along the East Bench road offers dispersed camping opportunities near Creede, with scenic views close to the Rio Grande. The dirt road is accessible to most vehicles under dry conditions.
East Fork Road Dispersed
This dispersed camping corridor along East Fork road winds through the scenic Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests. It offers quiet, forested sites along a native-dirt surface suitable for various rig setups during dry conditions.
East Fork Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along East Fork Road within the Rio Grande National Forest.
East Willow Road Dispersed
A scenic mountain corridor running along East Willow Creek just north of Creede, offering quiet roadside pull-offs and dispersed camping opportunities nested among trees. This area is highly accessible and serves as an excellent gateway to the historic Bachelor Loop mining district.
Elk Creek Camp Road Dispersed
A secluded dispersed camping corridor along Elk Creek Camp Road within the Rio Grande National Forest, offering quiet forest surroundings for self-contained rigs.
Elk Park Dispersed Camping
This dispersed camping corridor along the Rio Grande offers scenic riverside spots on a flat valley floor. Accessible via a native-material dirt road, it provides a quiet setting close to nature near Creede.
Fern Creek Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Fern Creek Road in Rio Grande National Forest. This area offers standard gravel and native dirt pull-offs with beautiful forested backdrops near Creede.
Fish Pond Road Dispersed Camping
This road corridor offers dispersed camping options along Fish Pond Road in the scenic Rio Grande National Forest near Creede.
Fish Pond Road Dispersed
An accessible dispersed camping corridor situated along Fish Pond Road near the Rio Grande, offering scenic natural spots with convenient access for most vehicles.
Fox Mountain Road Dispersed
This scenic dirt road corridor offers dispersed camping options close to the Rio Grande within the national forest. It provides a peaceful setting with native forest surroundings.
Grouse CR Loop Dispersed
A scenic dirt loop within the Rio Grande National Forest offering primitive dispersed camping options along the road corridor. The road is composed of native material and is generally accessible to most standard vehicles during dry conditions.
Grouse Creek Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along Grouse Creek in the Rio Grande National Forest, offering primitive roadside spots amidst beautiful forest surroundings.
Hansons Mill Campground & Trailhead
A scenic trailhead camping area located along Forest Road 600, serving as the staging area for trips into the Wheeler Geologic Area. The site features basic amenities including vault toilets, picnic tables, and established fire rings, with a spacious layout suitable for various vehicles. Pine trees around the open meadow offer some protection from wind.
Hickel Loop Dispersed Area
Hickel Loop offers peaceful dispersed camping along the Rio Grande within Rio Grande National Forest. This dirt loop road is accessible to most vehicles and provides several spots nestled in a wooded setting.
Highway Springs Campground
This small, 16-site USFS campground is situated along the South Fork of the Rio Grande, just off Highway 160. It offers basic amenities including pit toilets, bear boxes, picnic tables, and fire rings. While some highway noise is audible, the campground provides scenic riverside views. Access is via a gravel spur road that is best suited for camper vans and smaller rigs due to tight clearance. Verified in Summer 2025.
Hunters Lake Trailhead Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along the access road to the Hunters Lake Trailhead in the Rio Grande National Forest. Offers quiet, forested sites accessible by most vehicles.
Kildeer Creek Dispersed Camping
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Kildeer Creek within the national forest, accessible via a native-surface dirt road.
Kildeer Creek Road
Kildeer Creek Road offers quiet, remote dispersed camping opportunities along a forest corridor in the Rio Grande National Forest near Creede.
La Garita Wilderness Trailhead Spur
This wilderness trailhead spur provides direct hiking access to the surrounding forest but features limited parking and rough road access.
Lake Fork Rest Area & Trailhead
This Forest Service rest area and trailhead near the Rio Grande offers convenient roadside parking and seasonal access. It serves as an easily accessible spot for vehicles to pause or camp in accordance with local national forest regulations.
Lime Creek Road Dispersed Camping
A scenic dispersed camping corridor winding along Lime Creek in the Rio Grande National Forest. This area offers tranquil wooded sites adjacent to the creek with basic pullouts suitable for self-contained camping.
Los Creek Road Dispersed Camping
A scenic, quiet dispersed camping corridor along Los Creek Road (Forest Road 503) within the Rio Grande National Forest near Creede, Colorado. The route offers several secluded dirt pull-offs winding through pine and aspen forests with access to natural mountain settings.
Los Pinos-Cebolla Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along Los Pinos-Cebolla Road in the Gunnison National Forest, offering numerous rustic sites and adjacent primitive BLM tracks for deep forest seclusion.
Lucky 7 Road Dispersed Camping
A scenic dirt road corridor in the Rio Grande National Forest near Creede, offering easy-access dispersed camping. This native material road is accessible to most standard vehicles in dry weather.
Marshall Park Campground
Situated in an open meadow along the Rio Grande River, Marshall Park Campground offers level sites with scenic views of Bristol Head Peak and the La Garita Mountains. This is an ideal base camp for trout fishing and boating, though no drinking water is available on-site. Visitors should note that the campground is exposed with limited shade, and morning temperatures can remain cool until the sun clears the surrounding ridges.
Mason Family State Wildlife Area Camping
Primitive camping area located along Cebolla Creek within the Mason Family State Wildlife Area. Access requires a valid Colorado hunting, fishing, or CPW land pass.
Mason Family State Wildlife Area
Primitive camping options are available within the Mason Family State Wildlife Area. Positioned near the scenic Cebolla Creek, this area provides direct access to trout fishing and wildlife viewing in a quiet, natural environment.
Mason Family SWA State Park
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Mc Donough Dam
Mc Donough Dam road offers dispersed camping along a native dirt road in the National Forest near Creede. It is accessible for most vehicles, but road conditions can deteriorate during wet weather.
McDonough Dam Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping options situated along McDonough Dam Road in the scenic Rio Grande National Forest.
Mcdonough Park Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along McDonough Park road within the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnisons National Forest. This scenic, native-surface road offers peaceful spots nestled among pine forests and open meadows.
McDonough Park Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along McDonough Park Road within the Rio Grande National Forest near Creede, Colorado.
McDonough Reservoir Road Dispersed
This dispersed camping corridor along McDonough Reservoir Road offers rustic camping opportunities within the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests. The route features primitive pull-offs winding through a scenic wooded environment, providing a quiet and secluded experience for self-contained rigs.
Middle Creek Road (FR 523) Dispersed Camping
Situated along Middle Creek Road (Forest Service Road 523) northwest of Creede, this corridor offers scenic dispersed camping in the Rio Grande National Forest. High-clearance vehicles can access secluded spots tucked along a quiet creek and meadow system via a short spur track. The area features beautiful mountain backdrops and excellent privacy, though seasonal access closures are in effect to protect resources during winter and spring.
Middle Creek Road Dispersed
A scenic national forest corridor running near the Rio Grande, offering dispersed camping alongside a native dirt road.
Middle Fork Saguache Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Middle Fork Saguache Road in the Rio Grande National Forest. This scenic, quiet area offers creekside pullouts and dirt spurs surrounded by mixed conifer forests and meadows.
Middle Fork Saguache Spur Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor nested along Middle Fork Saguache Spur inside the Rio Grande National Forest, offering primitive vehicle sites and access to trout fishing.
Middle Rat Road Dispersed
This scenic dirt road corridor offers primitive dispersed camping opportunities in the Rio Grande National Forest near Creede. The native material road surface is accessible for most vehicle types during dry conditions, though seasonal closures apply in the spring.
Mineral County Backcountry Camp
A quiet hike-in backcountry camping site located in the scenic mountains of Mineral County near Creede, Colorado.
Miners Creek Dispersed
A scenic and secluded creekside camping area located north of Creede. Accessing the public national forest land requires traveling past clear private property markers, leading to several well-spaced, forested pullouts bordering the active creek.
Monchego Park Road Dispersed
Monchego Park Road offers dispersed camping opportunities along a scenic, forested corridor within the Rio Grande National Forest near Creede.
North Clear Creek Campground
Developed Forest Service campground located near the scenic North Clear Creek Falls. Features quiet, level campsites situated along the river with easy access.
North Clear Creek Dispersed Camping Corridor
A scenic mountain corridor offering high-elevation dispersed camping with panoramic views of the surrounding ranges and valleys of the Rio Grande National Forest, located just past the developed campground and heading towards North Clear Creek Falls.
North Clear Creek Falls Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping opportunities along a dirt forest road in Rio Grande National Forest, located a short distance from the stunning North Clear Creek Falls.
North Fork Road Dispersed
A quiet dirt corridor along North Fork Road offering rugged dispersed camping options within the scenic Rio Grande National Forest near Creede.
Oso Creek Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping along Oso Creek Road in Rio Grande National Forest, featuring quiet forested settings and dirt road access.
Palisades Campground
A scenic developed Forest Service campground set along the Rio Grande, offering shaded sites with picnic tables, fire rings, and basic amenities in a tranquil setting.
Park Creek Campground
A quiet, established Forest Service campground nestled in a thick stand of pine and spruce trees next to a rushing mountain stream. Offers spacious, well-shaded sites and basic amenities.
Pauline Creek Loop 2A1
Dispersed camping corridor located along Pauline Creek Loop 2A1 within the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests. This native material dirt road is open to all vehicles, offering peaceful forest settings.
Perfecto Creek Camp 1E
This official U.S. Forest Service dispersed camping spur is situated within a scenic forested area. Accessible via an improved dirt road, the site offers a quiet mountain setting suitable for a variety of rigs.
Pinto Basin
A dispersed camping corridor located along the Pinto Basin road, providing primitive pull-offs within the scenic national forest.
Pool Table Mountain Backcountry Camp
A remote hike-in backcountry campsite located near Pool Table Mountain within the Rio Grande National Forest.
Pool Table Mountain Hike-In Spot
This secluded hike-in camping location is situated near Pool Table Mountain within the Rio Grande National Forest.
Pool Table Road Dispersed
A scenic forested corridor ascending along Pool Table Road within the Rio Grande National Forest. This area offers dispersed camping opportunities with sites scattered along the road. The route provides access to nearby trailheads and scenic views of the surrounding mountains.
Pool Table Road Dispersed
A scenic dirt corridor providing access to dispersed camping within the Rio Grande National Forest near Creede.
Porcupine Gulch Spur D Dispersed
A remote forest road spur offering dispersed camping on a native dirt surface, nestled within the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests.
Quemado Creek Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Quemado Creek Road on BLM land near Creede. High-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles are required to navigate the rough, unpaved terrain.
Raspberry Gulch Dispersed Camping
A scenic dirt corridor within the Rio Grande National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities. Standard passenger vehicles can easily navigate the native dirt road under dry conditions.
Red Mountain Creek Road Dispersed
Red Mountain Creek Road offers dispersed camping opportunities within the scenic Rio Grande National Forest on a native-dirt surface. Accessible to most vehicles, this road provides a quiet forested retreat with easy access to nature.
Rio Grande Backcountry Campsite I
This is a primitive, hike-in backcountry campsite located within the quiet wilderness of the Rio Grande National Forest near Creede.
Rio Grande Backcountry Campsite II
This secluded, walk-in backcountry campsite offers a peaceful wilderness experience in the Rio Grande National Forest.
Rio Grande Backcountry Hike-In Site
An isolated backcountry hike-in campsite located within the scenic Rio Grande National Forest near Creede.
Rio Grande Campground
A quiet, developed U.S. Forest Service campground situated directly along the Rio Grande, approximately nine miles from Creede. It offers several well-spaced, mostly level sites adjacent to the river with access to clean vault toilets. The short dirt access road is bumpy with some potholes but remains passable for standard passenger vehicles.
Road Canyon Dam Fishing Site
An access corridor on the Rio Grande National Forest near Road Canyon Reservoir, offering dispersed camping and direct access for fishing.
Road Canyon Interpretive Site Corridor
A scenic corridor along the forest road near Road Canyon Reservoir, offering peaceful dispersed camping options. Nestled in a quiet forest setting, it serves as an excellent base for exploring nearby reservoirs and national forest land.
Road Canyon Reservoir SWA
Set along the shores of Road Canyon Reservoir, this State Wildlife Area offers scenic primitive camping with excellent fishing access. All visitors aged 16 or older must possess a valid Colorado hunting, fishing, or SWA license to enter.
Road Canyon Reservoir SWA State Park
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Road Miller
Road Miller offers dispersed camping opportunities along a native-material National Forest road suitable for most vehicles.
Ross Cutoff Road Dispersed
This dirt road corridor offers quiet, scenic dispersed camping options within the Rio Grande National Forest near Creede.
Saguache Park Road Dispersed
A scenic forest corridor along Saguache Park Road in Mineral County, offering dispersed camping areas with beautiful mountain views and access to a vault toilet at the nearby Salt House.
Saguache Park Spur 787.2G Dispersed
This dispersed camping corridor along Saguache Park Spur 787.2G offers quiet spots with native dirt surfaces in the national forest. It is accessible to standard passenger vehicles and motorhomes under dry conditions.
Saguache Tie Road Dispersed
A remote dirt forest road offering dispersed camping access within the Rio Grande National Forest near Creede.
Santa Maria Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along Santa Maria Road in the Rio Grande National Forest, located near the Rio Grande. Accessible via a native dirt road, this area offers peaceful forest settings suitable for various rig sizes during its seasonal opening.
Sec3 Spur A
Located within the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests, this native-surface dirt spur road provides rustic dispersed camping opportunities. The terrain is suitable for most vehicles under dry conditions.
Sec3 Spur A Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along Sec3 Spur A Road within the Rio Grande National Forest near Creede, Colorado.
Section 3 Road Dispersed
A scenic dirt corridor located within the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests. This road provides access to primitive dispersed camping opportunities in a tranquil forest setting.
Silver Thread / South Clear Creek Campground
A small Forest Service developed campground located near South Clear Creek Falls. The site features basic amenities including pit toilets, trash dumpsters, and seasonal potable water, with a short trail leading directly to a scenic waterfall.
Soda Creek Road Dispersed
Soda Creek Road offers quiet dispersed camping along a native dirt road within the Rio Grande National Forest. Accessible by most vehicles, the corridor provides peaceful forested sites convenient to the historic town of Creede.
Spring Creek Picnic Area
A developed Forest Service day-use area located along the Rio Grande, offering picnic tables and scenic river views.
Stewart Creek Backcountry Corridor
Pristine backcountry camp sites located along the upper trail network of the La Garita Wilderness, offering secluded tentsites amidst dramatic mountain scenery.
Stewart Creek Trail Backcountry Site I
Secluded walk-in tent site situated along a backcountry trail in the Rio Grande National Forest.
Stewart Creek Trail Backcountry Site II
Backcountry hike-in camp spot located in the scenic mountain wilderness near Creede.
Stone Cellar Campground
A remote, primitive Forest Service campground located in Saguache Park next to Saguache Creek, offering quiet camping near the La Garita Wilderness.
Stone Cellar Guard Station
A historic log cabin managed by the US Forest Service, located in Saguache Park near Saguache Creek. It accommodates up to 12 people and must be reserved in advance.
Sunnyside Cut Off / Monon Hill Road Dispersed
An expansive dispersed camping corridor situated on Monon Hill Road, offering grand panoramic vistas of the Rio Grande Valley. These high-ridge sites provide flat, open space close to town, though the area is highly exposed to strong winds and experiences some off-highway vehicle activity.
Table Mountain Road Dispersed
This scenic mountain corridor offers primitive, dispersed camping opportunities within the Rio Grande National Forest near Creede.
Table Mountain Road Dispersed
This native dirt-surface forest road winds through the scenic timber of the Rio Grande National Forest near Creede, Colorado. It offers primitive pull-offs suitable for self-contained dispersed campers seeking a quiet forest experience.
Twin Peaks Backcountry Campsite
A remote backcountry campsite accessible via trail near Twin Peaks in the Rio Grande National Forest.
Van Tassel Gulch
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along the rugged 4WD road within Van Tassel Gulch near Creede.
Van Tassel Road Dispersed
Van Tassel Road offers scenic, quiet dispersed camping opportunities along a rugged dirt corridor in the Rio Grande National Forest near Creede.
Wagon Wheel Gap Interpretive Site
Wagon Wheel Gap Interpretive Site is a paved pull-off along Highway 149 that features historical markers about the canyon and geology. It serves as a day-use parking area only, where overnight camping is strictly prohibited.
Wason Road Dispersed Camping
This dispersed camping corridor along Wason Road offers scenic camping near the Rio Grande in the Rio Grande National Forest. Accessible by most vehicles, the gravel road runs through the picturesque Mineral County landscape near Creede.
West Willow Road Dispersed
A scenic dirt corridor winding along West Willow Creek just north of Creede, offering dispersed camping in the Rio Grande National Forest.
Wheeler Basin Site 2
Dispersed campsite situated along the Wheeler Basin trail corridor, offering basic clearing in a forested setting.
Wheeler Basin Site 3
Dispersed clearing near the Wheeler Basin area, providing a quiet wilderness camping option surrounded by pine trees.
Willow Park Camp Spur 2B
A quiet National Forest spur road offering primitive dispersed camping options in a scenic wooded environment near Creede, Colorado.