Dispersed Camping in Rio Blanco County, Colorado
Showing 239 locations in Rio Blanco County.
Aldrich - Timber Spur Dispersed
A scenic timber spur road within the White River National Forest offering seasonal dispersed camping opportunities along a native-material dirt corridor.
Anderson Hole River Camp
A remote river camp situated along the Green River, primarily accessible by boat or backcountry hiking.
Antelope Knoll Well
A secluded and remote dispersed camping area on BLM land near Meeker, offering a quiet escape in a wilderness setting.
Asphalt Wash BLM Dispersed
Asphalt Wash offers remote dispersed camping options along an improved dirt BLM road near Rangely, Colorado. It provides a secluded high-desert setting suitable for self-contained rigs.
Atchee Ridge Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor along Atchee Ridge Road on BLM land near Rangely. The area offers remote ridge-top sites with sweeping views of the surrounding high desert canyon country.
Atchee Ridge Road Dispersed
Remote dispersed camping corridors along Atchee Ridge Road offer a secluded high-desert experience on public land. The road features an improved dirt surface suitable for standard vehicles in dry conditions.
Atchee Ridge Road Dispersed
Remote dispersed camping corridor located along Atchee Ridge Road on BLM land near the Colorado-Utah border.
Atchee Wash Road Dispersed
Scenic high-desert dispersed camping along the Atchee Wash Road corridor on BLM land near Rangely.
Bay Gulch
A rugged BLM road corridor through Bay Gulch offering primitive dispersed camping. High-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles are required to navigate the rough dirt road.
Bears Ears BLM Primitive Road Corridor
This primitive BLM road corridor near Rangely offers remote dispersed camping with rugged access. High-clearance 4WD vehicles are necessary to navigate the dirt tracks leading into this secluded landscape near The Bears Ears.
Big Joe Basin BLM Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping area located off the Big Joe Basin dirt road. Tucked away on a hilltop, this spot offers multiple loops with fire rings and expansive scenic vistas. The terrain provides options to camp on open cliffsides or retreat slightly into the trees for wind protection.
Big Joe River Camp
This remote backcountry river camp is nestled along the scenic Yampa River inside Dinosaur National Monument, reachable only via boat or hiking trails.
Big Park Road Dispersed Camping
An undeveloped dirt road corridor traversing remote BLM land in Rio Blanco County near Rangely. This rugged area offers primitive dispersed camping opportunities in a high desert environment with minimal shade and zero facilities.
Bitter Creek Road BLM Dispersed
Dispersed camping opportunities along Bitter Creek Road on BLM-managed land near Rangely, Colorado. The area features a rugged, arid landscape with dirt roads providing access to remote camping spots.
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BLM 1052 (West Fourmile)
This remote BLM road corridor outside Rangely offers primitive dispersed camping opportunities on public lands. The access road is a graded dirt surface suitable for most vehicles in dry conditions.
BLM 1063 West Creek
This BLM road corridor near Rangely offers quiet roadside dispersed camping on flat, open terrain. The dirt access road is suitable for most rigs during dry weather.
BLM 1070: Cottonwood Creek
Dispersed camping corridor along BLM Road 1070 in a rugged, high-desert canyon environment. The lower section of the road is typically manageable for most vehicles in dry conditions, while the upper sections quickly degrade, requiring high clearance or four-wheel drive. Plan for rustic, remote boondocking without any facilities.
BLM 1215: Rabbit Mountain Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along BLM Road 1215 near Rabbit Mountain outside Rangely, Colorado. This area offers spacious, quiet desert campsites on public land with easy access to nearby geological attractions.
BLM 1246: Pollock Canyon Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along BLM Road 1246 (Pollock Canyon) near Rangely. This desert landscape features exceptional canyon views and opportunities for wildlife viewing, with easy road access extending for several miles.
BLM 1250: Rocky Point Draw Dispersed
Located near Rangely, Colorado, BLM Road 1250 offers dispersed camping opportunities along Rocky Point Draw with rolling high-desert terrain and excellent seclusion. Accessible via standard two-wheel-drive vehicles in dry conditions, this corridor provides quiet primitive camping within easy reach of town.
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BLM Land near Rangely, CO
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BLM Primitive Road - Clay Buttes
This remote BLM primitive road near Clay Buttes offers highly secluded dispersed camping in a rugged desert landscape. Access is extremely difficult and limited to high-clearance 4WD vehicles or OHVs.
BLM Primitive Road - Vermillion Mesa
A primitive dirt road corridor offering dispersed camping options on BLM-managed land near Vermillion Mesa.
BLM Primitive Road 231d9558
A primitive BLM road segment located north of the main dispersed camping area, offering access to remote public land.
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A quiet primitive BLM road segment weaving through the local desert landscape, suitable for self-contained, high-clearance setups.
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A remote BLM road segment heading south into quiet public lands, offering primitive dispersed camping options for capable rigs.
BLM Primitive Road Corridor (Rio Blanco)
A rugged primitive route winding through remote Bureau of Land Management lands near Lookout Mountain, offering pristine wilderness dispersed camping for highly capable vehicles.
BLM Primitive Road Corridor
A remote dispersed camping corridor along a BLM primitive road near Rangely, offering rugged desert-like terrain. Access requires traversing an unmaintained dirt road that can become impassable when wet.
BLM Primitive Road Corridor
This remote dispersed camping corridor along BLM primitive roads near Rangely offers wide-open desert scenery and quiet isolation. Access is via unimproved dirt tracks that require high clearance and can become slick and muddy when wet.
BLM Primitive Road Corridor
A remote dirt corridor traversing BLM managed lands, offering primitive dispersed camping opportunities near Boston Hill.
BLM Primitive Road Corridor
A rugged BLM corridor near Rangely, offering remote dispersed camping in a quiet high-desert environment. High-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles are required to navigate the primitive road.
BLM Primitive Road Corridor
Dispersed camping opportunities along a rugged BLM primitive road near Clay Buttes. High-clearance vehicles are necessary due to the primitive dirt surface.
BLM Primitive Road Dispersed Corridor
Dispersed camping corridor along a primitive Bureau of Land Management road near Rangely, offering quiet and remote desert camping.
BLM Primitive Road Dispersed
A remote dirt corridor offering primitive dispersed camping options on Bureau of Land Management territory near Rangely. The route consists of unimproved dirt tracks suitable for those seeking rugged isolation.
BLM Primitive Road Dispersed
Remote dispersed camping corridor along an unmaintained BLM dirt road in northwestern Colorado. The area offers quiet isolation close to Walsh Knolls.
BLM Primitive Road Dispersed
A primitive BLM road offering remote, dispersed camping options in a rugged desert landscape near Rangely.
BLM Primitive Road Dispersed
This primitive BLM road corridor near Rangely offers rugged dispersed camping options in a secluded desert setting. The terrain is highly challenging, requiring high-clearance 4WD or OHV capability.
BLM Primitive Road Dispersed
Primitive dispersed camping along a rugged BLM road near Clay Buttes. This route offers remote sites on undeveloped public land, ideal for self-contained, high-clearance 4WD vehicles seeking quiet isolation.
BLM Primitive Road Dispersed
Remote dispersed camping options located along a primitive BLM corridor near Clay Buttes. The rugged road requires a high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicle and offers deep solitude in a stark desert environment.
BLM Primitive Road Dispersed
This remote BLM primitive road near Rangely, Colorado, offers dispersed camping opportunities in a rugged canyon and butte landscape. High-clearance vehicles are necessary to navigate the rough, unpaved route safely.
BLM Primitive Road Dispersed
Rugged, primitive dispersed camping options along a BLM road near Rangely. Offers quiet isolation in a remote desert landscape.
BLM Primitive Road Dispersed
This remote BLM primitive road offers dispersed camping opportunities in a rugged desert landscape near Rangely. The route is highly challenging and suitable only for high-clearance 4WD vehicles or OHVs.
BLM Primitive Road Dispersed
A rugged BLM primitive corridor offering secluded dispersed camping near Rangely, suitable primarily for high-clearance 4WD rigs.
BLM Primitive Road Dispersed
An expansive dispersed camping area located along a BLM primitive road near Rangely, offering desert landscapes and solitude.
BLM Primitive Road Dispersed
A rugged BLM primitive road offering remote dispersed camping opportunities in the high desert near Sugarloaf Butte. Navigation requires high-clearance 4WD vehicles due to rough dirt and gravel surfaces.
BLM Primitive Road
This undeveloped BLM route provides isolated dispersed camping options in a quiet, rugged setting. Access is via a primitive dirt track that requires a high-clearance vehicle.
BLM Primitive Road
A remote primitive road on BLM land near Dry Mountain, offering rugged dispersed camping options for high-clearance 4WD vehicles.
BLM Primitive Road
A rugged dispersed camping corridor along a primitive BLM road near Rangely, Colorado, offering secluded and peaceful dry camping opportunities in a remote desert landscape.
BLM Primitive Road
A remote, rugged BLM road offering dispersed camping in a wilderness setting. Access requires a high-clearance 4WD vehicle due to primitive road conditions.
BLM Primitive Road
A highly secluded dispersed camping area along a primitive BLM track. High-clearance 4WD is strongly recommended to navigate the rough terrain.
BLM Primitive Roads (Rangely)
A network of rugged BLM primitive roads north of Rangely, providing options for dispersed camping in a remote, high-desert environment.
BLM Road 1063 (West Creek)
A remote and scenic BLM road corridor offering quiet dispersed camping near Texas Mountain. It is accessible by standard vehicles via a graded dirt road.
BLM Road 120401C Dispersed
Dispersed camping options along a remote dirt BLM road in the high desert near Rangely. This area offers quiet, undeveloped sites on public land.
BLM Road 1242 (Scare Mountain) Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along BLM Road 1242 near Scare Mountain, offering quiet sites on a dirt surface. This remote area is ideal for self-contained rigs seeking peaceful desert shrubland surroundings.
BLM Road 1242 (Scare Mountain)
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along BLM Road 1242 near Scare Mountain. The area offers panoramic desert mountain scenery and highly secluded dispersed spots along a dirt road.
BLM Road 171305C Dispersed
This remote dirt road offers access to primitive dispersed camping on Bureau of Land Management territory. Visitors can find secluded, unstructured sites in a quiet, high-desert environment.
BLM Road 1735 Dispersed
Rugged primitive camping corridor along BLM Road 1735, situated near the scenic Coal Oil Rim. Ideal for high-clearance 4WD vehicles seeking isolated dispersed camping in the remote Colorado desert.
BLM Road 1739 Dispersed
Primitive dispersed camping corridor located along BLM Road 1739 near Rangely, offering scenic high-desert surroundings and space for remote camping.
BLM Road 182715F Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along BLM Road 182715F, offering quiet and remote campsites on public land near Rangely, Colorado. The road provides access to primitive camping options in a scenic desert environment.
BLM Road 46 Dispersed Area
A secluded dispersed camping area located on BLM land near Rangely, Colorado. Positioned on an elevated ridge above a small local pond, this spot offers excellent opportunities for peaceful wildlife viewing, including local wild horses. The access road involves crossing several washes, which requires high-clearance vehicles; large RVs and trailers are not recommended. The area can be windy and exposed, and the nearby pond may dry up completely late in the season.
Bloodsworth Road Dispersed
This scenic forest corridor provides access to dispersed camping along the native-surface road within the White River National Forest.
Blue Hill Road Dispersed
A remote, rugged BLM road offering dispersed camping corridors in the high desert of northwestern Colorado near Rangely.
Blue Mountain Road Dispersed
Rugged dispersed camping along Blue Mountain Road and adjacent primitive routes north of Rangely. Offering expansive high-desert vistas and profound isolation, this remote BLM region is ideal for self-contained vehicles looking to escape the crowds.
Bob Hope Loop Dispersed
This dispersed camping corridor along Bob Hope Loop offers rugged, primitive camping on BLM-managed land near Rangely. Access is via an unmaintained dirt road that can become difficult when wet, suitable for self-contained rigs seeking solitude.
Boulevard Ridge Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping options situated along Boulevard Ridge Road on BLM land near Rangely, Colorado. The dirt road offers remote camping with typical high-desert scenery.
Box Elder River Camp 1
This is a designated backcountry river camp along the Green River in Dinosaur National Monument, accessible only by watercraft or foot trail.
Box Elder River Camp 2
This primitive wilderness camp is situated along the Green River and is only reachable by boat or backpacking.
Box Elder River Camp 3
A remote, designated backcountry campsite located along the scenic Green River canyon, requiring a permit to access.
Box Elder River Camps
A cluster of designated backcountry river camps located along the Green River within Dinosaur National Monument. These sites are primarily accessed via river rafting or rugged hiking trails and require backcountry permits.
Buck n Bull RV Park
A basic commercial RV park offering full hookups and laundry facilities. It serves as a straightforward base for exploring the regional area.
Buffalo Gulch Dispersed Camping
Remote dispersed camping along Buffalo Gulch road on BLM land near Rangely, offering quiet and seclusion in a rugged setting.
Buffalo Gulch
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated on Bureau of Land Management territory along Buffalo Gulch road near Rangely. Access requires a high-clearance vehicle due to the rugged dirt terrain.
Button Buster Road Dispersed
A remote dirt road corridor offering dispersed camping on Bureau of Land Management lands near Rangely.
Clay Buttes BLM Roads
A network of dispersed camping corridors along primitive BLM roads near Clay Buttes. The primary access road is a graded dirt route suitable for most standard vehicles, while several spur roads branching off require high-clearance 4WD.
Clay Buttes Dispersed
Clay Buttes offers rugged dispersed camping along a 4WD dirt road on BLM land near Rangely. The area is highly quiet and secluded, offering a true wilderness experience for high-clearance vehicles.
Colorow Mountain State Wildlife Area
Colorow Mountain State Wildlife Area offers primitive access and stunning vistas of the surrounding valleys. A valid Colorado Parks and Wildlife license or permit is strictly required to access the property, which is subject to seasonal closures.
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Cooper Canyon Road Dispersed
Cooper Canyon Road offers rugged dispersed camping along a BLM corridor near Rangely. The improved dirt road provides access to secluded canyon settings, ideal for self-contained rigs during dry weather.
Cooper Canyon Road Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping options along Cooper Canyon Road, situated within expansive BLM lands near Rangely. The area features typical high-desert shrubland with remote and peaceful surroundings.
Cooper Cutoff Road Dispersed Area
A remote high-desert dispersed camping corridor located along Cooper Cutoff Road. The area offers expansive public land access on Bureau of Land Management terrain with rugged, undeveloped sites. It is highly suited for self-contained rigs seeking quiet isolation.
Coyote Basin Road Dispersed
Coyote Basin Road offers dispersed camping opportunities on BLM-managed land near Rangely. The dirt route leads into scenic high-desert basin territory with plenty of space for self-contained rigs.
Coyote Hacking Reservoir Road BLM Dispersed
A rugged network of primitive roads on BLM-managed land near Rangely, offering dispersed camping in a quiet high-desert landscape.
Coyote Hacking Reservoir Road Dispersed BLM
Dispersed camping corridor located along Coyote Hacking Reservoir Road and surrounding primitive BLM trails. This remote high-desert area offers immense solitude with rocky dirt roads best suited for high-clearance vehicles.
Coyote Hacking Reservoir Road
A remote dirt road corridor located on BLM land near Rangely, Colorado, offering opportunities for quiet dispersed camping. The terrain is dry and typical of the regional high desert, providing high seclusion for self-contained rigs.
Daisy Spring BLM Road
Rugged dispersed camping corridor located along Daisy Spring on Bureau of Land Management land near Rangely.
Davis Canyon Point Road
Remote dispersed camping corridor located on BLM land near Rangely, Colorado. The dirt road offers access to undeveloped pullouts in a rugged canyon landscape.
Davis Canyon Road Dispersed
A remote dirt road corridor on BLM land near Rangely, offering basic dispersed camping in a rugged desert canyon landscape.
Davis Canyon South Road
A remote dirt road corridor offering dispersed camping on Bureau of Land Management land near Rangely.
Deerlodge Park Campground
Deerlodge Park Campground is a remote retreat located at the head of Yampa Canyon along the rushing Yampa River. This campground features seven walk-in tent sites shaded by trees, making it best suited for tent campers or small vans parking in the main lot. It serves as a popular river launch point and is open year-round, although winter access can be heavily restricted by snow.
Dino RV Park
A commercial RV park located centrally in the town of Dinosaur, offering basic campsites and convenient access to local attractions and cycling.
Dinosaur Municipal Park & Town Camping
Located in the town of Dinosaur, this area offers municipal facilities with designated spaces for public camping. The city park features conveniences such as public restrooms and hot showers, providing a welcoming environment close to regional geological landmarks.
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Dragon Canyon Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping opportunities along Dragon Canyon Road on BLM land near Rangely. This remote dirt corridor offers basic roadside pullouts in a rugged canyon landscape.
Dragon Road BLM Dispersed
Dispersed camping options are available along Dragon Road on BLM-managed public land near Rangely.
Dragon Road Dispersed
Dragon Road offers remote dispersed camping opportunities on BLM-managed land near Rangely, Colorado.
Dripping Rock Spring Road BLM Dispersed
A rugged dispersed camping corridor situated on BLM land along Dripping Rock Spring Road near Rangely. This route features scenic canyon terrain suitable for self-contained, high-clearance 4WD vehicles seeking primitive, remote camping.
Dry Mountain BLM Dispersed Area
Remote dispersed camping areas along Dry Mountain road and connecting primitive routes. High-clearance 4WD vehicles are essential due to rough, unimproved dirt tracks.
Dry Mountain BLM Primitive Roads
A network of rugged BLM primitive roads west of Rangely near Dry Mountain. These routes are highly technical and suitable only for high-clearance 4WD or OHV equipment.
Dry Mountain BLM Primitive Roads
This rugged network of BLM primitive roads surrounds Dry Mountain, offering secluded dispersed camping opportunities in a remote high-desert landscape. High-clearance 4WD vehicles are strictly required to navigate the rough and rutted terrain.
Dry Mountain BLM Road
Rugged dispersed camping along a high-clearance dirt corridor on Dry Mountain, offering isolated primitive camping.
East Beaver / Yellow Jacket Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping along East Beaver/Yellow Jacket Road within White River National Forest offers primitive road-side options on native dirt surfaces. Open seasonally from late May through late November, this corridor is accessible to all vehicle types under dry conditions.
East Cross Mountain Canyon BLM Dispersed
Located in a scenic canyon within Rio Blanco County, this BLM-managed area offers rugged dispersed camping. The main corridor supports standard vehicles on dirt and gravel surfaces, while the branching upper spurs transition rapidly into challenging terrain best suited for ATVs and off-road vehicles. It is an excellent escape for self-contained campers seeking high privacy and access to motorized recreation.
East Cross Mountain Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along East Cross Mountain, offering quiet gravel-road access on BLM lands.
East Cross Mtn South Dispersed Camping
A rugged dirt road offering dispersed camping opportunities on BLM land south of East Cross Mountain. High-clearance 4WD vehicles are required to navigate the rough and uneven dirt track.
East Fork Asphalt Wash Dispersed
This remote BLM road corridor winds through the arid washes of Rio Blanco County, offering isolated dispersed camping sites with scenic high-desert views. Access is via an improved dirt road that can become slick and muddy during wet weather.
East Fork Asphalt Wash Dispersed
Remote dispersed camping areas along East Fork Asphalt Wash in the high desert of Rio Blanco County near Rangely.
East Seep Canyon Ridge Road
Dispersed camping corridor along East Seep Canyon Ridge Road, offering quiet primitive camping on BLM land near Rangely.
East Seep Canyon Road Dispersed
A rugged dispersed camping corridor situated along East Seep Canyon Road. This remote Bureau of Land Management area offers quiet, undeveloped sites surrounded by high-desert landscape near Rangely.
Echo Park Campground
Tucked deep within a dramatic canyon at the confluence of the Green and Yampa Rivers, this remote National Park Service campground sits adjacent to the spectacular Steamboat Rock. It features individual primitive sites on a first-come, first-served basis, alongside a reservable group campsite. The scenic approach involves an adventurous 11-mile dirt road that features steep grades and sections of deep sand, requiring a high-clearance vehicle and caution during wet weather.
Gates of Lodore Campground
Gates of Lodore Campground offers a remote camping experience on the banks of the Green River at the entrance to the dramatic Lodore Canyon. Situated at the northern edge of Dinosaur National Monument, the campground features 19 sites with vault toilets and seasonal potable water. It serves as a major launch point for river rafting trips, making it highly active during peak season but deeply serene overnight. Access requires traveling down a seven-mile graded gravel road easily managed by most passenger vehicles.
Greenstreet Camp Dispersed Area
Dispersed camping corridor along an unpaved forest road within the White River National Forest. The area is open for seasonal access from late spring to late autumn and offers standard dispersed camping opportunities near the White River.
Happy Hollow BLM Road
A remote BLM corridor located near Rangely, offering dispersed camping along the Happy Hollow dirt road. This area is highly rugged and best suited for self-contained, high-clearance vehicles looking for quiet isolation.
Harding Hole River Camp 1
This is a designated primitive backcountry campsite located on the banks of the Yampa River within Dinosaur National Monument, accessible only by watercraft or strenuous hiking.
Harding Hole River Camp 2
A designated backcountry river camp offering primitive camping along the Yampa River canyon, reachable strictly via boat or foot.
Harding Hole River Camp 3
This primitive river camp provides a designated site for boaters and backpackers exploring the remote canyons of Dinosaur National Monument.
Harding Hole River Camp 4
Located deep within the Yampa River canyon, this backcountry camp offers a remote wilderness experience requiring a river permit to access.
Harding Hole River Camps
Harding Hole features a cluster of designated backcountry river camps along the Yampa River canyon in Dinosaur National Monument, accessible only by raft or on foot with a national park permit.
Hatch Reservoir Road Dispersed
An expansive dispersed camping corridor situated along Hatch Reservoir Road and intersecting primitive tracks on BLM-managed public land near Rangely.
Hatch Reservoir Road Dispersed
Located in the rugged country near Rangely, Colorado, Hatch Reservoir Road offers expansive dispersed camping opportunities on BLM-managed land. The terrain consists of rolling hills with wide dirt pullouts suitable for various rig sizes. Access is via a dirt road that can become highly slick and muddy during wet weather, requiring caution.
Hells Hole Canyon Road Dispersed
A remote canyon corridor offering primitive dispersed camping along unimproved BLM dirt roads near the Colorado-Utah border.
Hells Hole Canyon Road Dispersed
This remote dirt road offers dispersed camping on BLM-managed public land near Rangely, suitable for high-clearance vehicles in dry conditions.
Indian Spring Ridge Road Dispersed
This remote BLM corridor along Indian Spring Ridge Road offers primitive dispersed camping amidst rugged, arid canyon terrain.
Indian Valley BLM Dispersed
Remote dispersed camping corridor located within Indian Valley on Bureau of Land Management land. The rugged dirt track winds through wild, open landscapes, providing quiet pull-offs suitable for rugged, self-contained rigs looking for seclusion.
Irish Canyon Campground
Irish Canyon is a scenic, free developed BLM campground nestled within a picturesque canyon surrounded by piñon pines. The area features six snugly situated campsites, each equipped with a picnic table, fire ring, and tent pad. A clean vault toilet and a trash bin are centrally located. The gravel access road is well-maintained and suitable for most vehicles, though larger rigs may find the parking spots somewhat uneven and tight.
Jack Springs Draw Road Dispersed Area
Dispersed camping options along the Jack Springs Draw road corridor on BLM land near Rangely, Colorado.
Jensen State Wildlife Area
Located northeast of Meeker, Jensen State Wildlife Area offers basic, rustic camping in a tranquil setting of rolling hills and oak brush. This area is highly utilized by hunters and wildlife viewers. Access requires a valid Colorado hunting, fishing, or CPW State Wildlife Area Access Permit.
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John Weller Mesa BLM Road
A rugged BLM road corridor traversing the high desert terrain of John Weller Mesa, offering dispersed camping for high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles.
Juniper Canyon Access BLM Road
This rugged BLM corridor offers isolated dispersed camping along Juniper Canyon Access, descending toward the Yampa River. Access down to the water is highly challenging with rough, uneven ground and limited turning space.
Juniper Mountain BLM Road
A rugged BLM road corridor offering primitive dispersed camping along Juniper Mountain. The track is highly demanding and best suited for capable 4WD vehicles seeking secluded wilderness spots.
K Creek Road Dispersed Camping
Remote dispersed camping along K Creek Road on public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management. The area features rugged, dry terrain suitable for high-clearance vehicles looking for quiet isolation.
Kenney Reservoir Campground (Rio Blanco Water District)
A simple gravel campground overlooking the reservoir with water access. It offers basic, self-pay sites suitable for a quick overnight stop.
Kings Wells BLM Dispersed
A remote BLM road corridor offering primitive dispersed camping options in a high desert environment near Cedar Corral. This location is best suited for self-contained rigs seeking solitude.
Klondike Canyon Road BLM Dispersed
Rugged, remote dispersed camping corridor situated along Klondike Canyon Road and connecting BLM primitive routes near Rangely, Colorado. The area offers dry canyon vistas and quiet desert solitude on Bureau of Land Management territory.
Kolb River Camp
A remote river campsite along the Green River, offering pristine wilderness camping for boaters and backpackers with a valid permit.
Laddie Park River Camp 1
This designated primitive river camp is located along the bank of the Green River and is accessible by boat.
Laddie Park River Camp 2
This second designated river camp offers a flat area for boat-in campers along the Green River canyon.
Laddie Park River Camps
These designated primitive campsites along the Green River in Dinosaur National Monument offer scenic, remote camping for river rafters and backpackers.
Lantern Ridge Dispersed
This dirt forest road winds through the White River National Forest near Meeker, offering access to scenic dispersed camping. The route provides a peaceful setting within native pine woodlands.
Liam's Pass BLM Dispersed
Primitive dispersed camping options along Liam's Pass and adjacent BLM routes in a remote, high-desert landscape near Rangely. Ideal for self-contained rigs looking for quiet isolation.
Limestone Gap BLM Road
Rugged dispersed camping along primitive BLM roads near Limestone Gap. This remote area offers quiet and scenic high-desert dispersed camping for self-contained, high-clearance 4WD vehicles.
Limestone River Camp
This is a remote backcountry river-access campsite located along the Green River within Dinosaur National Monument, accessible only by boat or hiking trail.
Little Bonanza BLM Road Corridor
A remote network of primitive BLM roads offering secluded high-desert dispersed camping near Rangely.
Little Dicks Bottom
A remote BLM corridor along the White River basin near Rangely, offering dispersed camping in a rugged high desert setting. The access road is unpaved and can become slick or rutted during wet weather.
Little Emma BLM Dispersed
Dispersed camping is available along Little Emma road on public BLM land near Rangely. The dirt access road leads into quiet, remote high desert terrain suitable for self-contained rigs.
Long Lost Trailhead
A trailhead access corridor within the White River National Forest near Meeker, offering basic gravel road access suitable for standard vehicles.
Major Draw
A rugged dispersed camping corridor along Major Draw on BLM land near Meeker, Colorado. The area offers secluded, primitive camping options with quiet pull-offs surrounded by natural arid landscapes.
Mathers Hole River Camp
Mathers Hole River Camp is a remote wilderness campsite along the Yampa River, accessible only by watercraft or strenuous hiking.
Maybell Campground
A convenient county-operated campground located in Maybell, offering tent sites and electric hookups. The site features clean restrooms, hot showers, and a dump station, though visitors should expect minor roadside noise from the nearby highway. It provides an ideal overnight stop for travelers along this corridor.
Meeker RV Park
A commercial RV park located in Meeker, providing full hookups and amenities for travelers passing through the White River valley.
Meeker Town Park Municipal Camping
A scenic municipal park along the White River in Meeker, offering designated RV sites with electricity on one side and a lush grassy tent camping area across a pedestrian bridge. It provides a convenient, walkable base to explore the town's local amenities.
Middle Bitter Creek Road Dispersed
A remote dirt road corridor traversing rugged BLM land near the Colorado-Utah border. The area offers opportunities for quiet, primitive dispersed camping in a secluded high-desert setting.
Middle Miller Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Middle Miller Road within White River National Forest. This native-material dirt road provides primitive camping access for standard vehicles.
Miners Draw Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Miners Draw Road and Blue Mountain Road. The area offers expansive vistas of the rugged Colorado landscape with several pull-offs suitable for various rig sizes.
Missouri Creek Road Dispersed (BLM 1062)
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Missouri Creek Road (BLM 1062) offering pullouts on public land near Rangely.
Nelmas Short Cut Dispersed
A rugged dirt corridor offering dispersed camping options on public BLM land near Rangely.
New Castle - Buford Road Dispersed
A scenic forest road corridor winding through the White River National Forest, offering dispersed camping on native material pull-offs. The road is accessible by standard passenger cars during the dry summer and autumn months.
North Fork Campground
This scenic developed campground is nestled within a dense aspen grove along the North Fork of the White River. Widely spaced sites provide good privacy with a heavy understory of tall grass and wild roses, making it an excellent base for fly fishing and exploring nearby trail systems.
North Fork
Dispersed camping options along an improved dirt road managed by the BLM. The area is quiet and secluded, suitable for high-clearance or 4WD vehicles.
North Lonetree Well
A remote dispersed camping spot located along a dirt BLM road near Meeker, Colorado. The location offers quiet surroundings on open public land but requires a high-clearance 4WD vehicle to access.
North Sand Wash BLM Road
Primitive dispersed camping along the North Sand Wash and connecting BLM routes. This arid, rugged area is ideal for self-contained, high-clearance vehicles seeking seclusion in northwestern Colorado.
North Vermillion Bluffs
This primitive BLM road corridor winds through remote, high-desert bluffs, providing rugged dispersed camping opportunities.
North Windy Bill Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along North Windy Bill road in the White River National Forest. The area features native dirt roads suitable for dry-weather access.
Oak Ridge State Wildlife Area Campground
Located along the White River within the Oak Ridge State Wildlife Area, this primitive camping area offers flat sites equipped with vault toilets and picnic tables. Accessing the property requires a valid Colorado hunting, fishing, or SWA license for all visitors aged 16 and older. The entrance gateway can be quite narrow for larger setups, but the inner camp area is spacious and flat. Note that access routes may occasionally be subject to local detours.
Oak Ridge SWA - Wilber Unit
Primitive camping opportunities within the Wilber Unit of the Oak Ridge State Wildlife Area. This location is primarily used for wildlife viewing and hunting access, and requires a valid Colorado Parks and Wildlife license or pass to enter.
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Oil Spring East BLM Road
Oil Spring East is a remote dirt corridor on BLM-managed land south of Rangely, offering quiet dispersed camping opportunities in a high desert setting. The dirt road is generally accessible in dry conditions but can become difficult when wet.
Old Bonanza Highway Dispersed
This dispersed camping corridor along the Old Bonanza Highway offers remote, rustic camping on BLM-managed land. The terrain is characterized by dry desert shrubland with dirt roads that can become slick or muddy when wet. It is ideal for self-contained rigs seeking solitude near the Colorado-Utah border.
Old Bonanza Highway Dispersed
This remote high-desert corridor offers peaceful, dispersed camping along graded BLM dirt roads. It is ideal for self-contained travelers seeking solitude amidst wide-open desert terrain.
Overholt Draw Dispersed Camping
Remote dispersed camping areas located along Overholt Draw on Bureau of Land Management land. Access is difficult and requires a high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicle.
Papoose Creek Trailhead Corridor
This zone covers the dispersed camping corridor along the access road to Papoose Creek Trailhead in the White River National Forest. The area features scenic sites near the creek with basic native material surfaces suitable for most passenger vehicles. Standard Forest Service dispersed camping rules apply, offering a peaceful rustic stay close to the trailhead.
Park Canyon Dispersed
This zone covers dispersed camping opportunities along Park Canyon, located on BLM-managed land near Rangely, Colorado. The area provides access to rugged public land with minimal developed amenities.
Peck Mesa Connector A
Peck Mesa Connector A offers remote dispersed camping along a rugged BLM road in northwestern Colorado. A high-clearance, four-wheel-drive vehicle is highly recommended to navigate the rough dirt track.
Peck Mesa Southwest
Remote dispersed camping along the Peck Mesa Southwest road on BLM land. This rugged area offers quiet, primitive camping with high desert views near Peck Mesa and Cross Mountain. High-clearance 4WD is required.
Piceance State Wildlife Area Camping
Primitive camping within the Piceance State Wildlife Area. Campers can set up in designated primitive spots surrounded by rolling sagebrush hills and canyon landscapes. Access requires a valid state hunting or fishing license, or a state wildlife area access permit.
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Pinyon Ridge Dispersed
A rugged high-desert corridor offering remote dispersed camping on BLM land near Rangely.
Pinyon Ridge
A remote dispersed camping corridor along Pinyon Ridge on BLM-managed land, offering primitive campsites surrounded by pinyon-juniper woodlands.
Ponderosa River Camp
A primitive, boat-in river camp located along the Yampa River inside Dinosaur National Monument, accessible only via river raft or strenuous backcountry hiking.
Pot Creek River Camp 1
A designated backcountry river campsite located along the Green River within Dinosaur National Monument, accessible only by boat or hiking trail.
Pot Creek River Camp 2
A primitive hike-in and boat-in campsite situated near Pot Creek along the Green River corridor.
Rabbit Mountain BLM Road Corridor
An expansive network of dirt roads offering dispersed camping on BLM-managed lands around Rabbit Mountain, just south of Rangely. The area features rustic sites suited for self-contained rigs looking for a quiet stay.
Rangely BLM Dispersed
A remote dispersed camping pull-off located on public land north of Rangely, offering basic dirt road access and open desert surroundings.
Rangely Camper Park
A highly-rated municipal campground featuring paved parking pads, grassy lawns, and mature shade trees. Amenities include clean restrooms, hot showers, and an onsite dump station.
Rector Ridge Road BLM Dispersed
A remote dirt road corridor offering dispersed camping opportunities on BLM-managed land near Rangely.
Rector Ridge Road Dispersed
Rector Ridge Road offers dispersed camping on BLM managed public land in northwestern Colorado near Rangely.
Red Wash Cut Off BLM Dispersed
A network of primitive dirt roads branching off Red Wash Cut Off on BLM land north of Rangely, offering rugged and highly remote dispersed camping opportunities surrounded by arid desert terrain and low mesas.
Red Wash Well
A remote, primitive camping spot on BLM land near Rangely. Accessible only via rough, high-clearance 4WD tracks.
Rippling Brook River Camp
A primitive backcountry hike-in or boat-in campsite situated along the scenic river canyon near Dinosaur National Monument. Accessible only by foot or watercraft, it offers exceptional solitude and pristine natural surroundings.
Rope Canyon BLM Road 1244
A remote dirt road corridor traversing rugged desert terrain near Rangely, offering primitive dispersed camping options in a scenic canyon environment.
Saddle Tree Draw Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Saddle Tree Draw Road on BLM-managed land near Rangely. This dirt road offers quiet, secluded primitive camping options with no facilities.
Sand Wash Basin - Lookout Mountain
Scenic dispersed camping area situated near the summit of Lookout Mountain within the Sand Wash Basin Recreation Area. This remote high-desert location offers expansive panoramic views of the surrounding basin but requires a rugged high-clearance 4WD vehicle to negotiate the steep, rocky primitive access roads. Strong winds are common at the summit, and the soil can become treacherous when wet.
Sand Wash Wild Horse Area Dispersed
This remote BLM dispersed camping area is located within the scenic Sand Wash Basin, famous for its wild horse herds and desert landscapes. While the main access road, County Road 67, is a well-maintained gravel route suitable for most rigs, the branching primitive spurs require high-clearance or 4WD due to deep sand and ruts. A vault toilet is available near the entrance, but campers must be fully self-sufficient with water and pack out all waste. Ensure you camp at least a quarter-mile away from natural water sources to allow the wild horses and local wildlife undisturbed access.
Seven Sisters BLM Road
A rugged BLM primitive road offering remote dispersed camping amidst Colorado's high desert shrublands. A high-clearance vehicle is recommended to navigate the uneven dirt track.
Sheepherder Spring BLM Roads
Remote dispersed camping opportunities along primitive BLM roads near Sheepherder Spring. The routes in this high-desert area require high-clearance, four-wheel-drive vehicles due to rugged, unmaintained dirt surfaces. Visitors will find secluded pull-offs with expansive desert views, but must be fully self-sufficient with no water or services nearby.
Side Canyon Ridge Road Dispersed
A primitive dispersed camping corridor set along Side Canyon Ridge Road on BLM public land. The area offers remote desert settings suitable for self-contained rigs.
Sies North Road BLM Dispersed
Sies North Road offers dispersed camping along a dirt corridor on BLM-managed land north of Rangely. The area provides quiet, secluded sites suitable for self-contained rigs, especially during dry conditions.
Snake John Reef Cut Off Road Dispersed
This remote BLM dirt road offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities in the rugged high-desert country near Rangely. Dry weather is recommended as the dirt road surface can become impassable when wet.
Snake John Reef Cut Off Road
A remote dirt road corridor on BLM land near Rangely, offering dispersed camping in a vast desert-shrub landscape.
South Sunbeam #2
Dispersed camping corridor along the South Sunbeam #2 dirt road, offering quiet and remote BLM spots. Access requires a high-clearance 4WD vehicle due to the rough, undeveloped dirt surface.
South Sunbeam #3 BLM Road
A remote BLM road offering rugged dispersed camping options in a secluded rural setting near Meeker. High-clearance four-wheel-drive is highly recommended due to the unmaintained dirt surface.
Southam Canyon BLM Dispersed
This improved dirt road runs through Southam Canyon on BLM land, providing remote dispersed camping opportunities. The area offers a quiet, natural setting with plenty of space for self-contained rigs.
Stanton Road BLM Dispersed
Stanton Road and its connecting primitive routes offer dispersed camping options on BLM-managed land near Walsh Knolls. The terrain consists of high-desert shrubland with ample space for self-contained rigs.
Tar Spring Ridge Road Dispersed Camping
Remote dispersed camping options along Tar Spring Ridge Road and surrounding BLM primitive tracks. This high-desert ridge offers quiet spots with expansive views of the rugged landscape surrounding Rangely.
Teepee Hole River Camp
A remote backcountry river camp situated along the Yampa River in Dinosaur National Monument, requiring a river permit or long hike to access.
Three Mile Canyon Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Three Mile Canyon Road on BLM-managed land in Rio Blanco County. The area offers rugged dry camping options along a dirt and gravel road suitable for self-contained rigs.
Three Mile Canyon Road Dispersed
This remote dirt corridor provides primitive dispersed camping options on public land managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
Trail and Hitch RV and Tiny Homes
A modern, scenic commercial park offering spacious gravel sites, dedicated tent pads, and tiny homes for rent. It is clean, well-managed, and offers beautiful views of the surrounding mountains.
Triplet River Camp
This is a pristine backcountry river camp nestled along the Green River canyon, accessible only by watercraft or strenuous wilderness hiking.
Twin Buttes BLM Primitive Road
A rugged and isolated dispersed camping corridor along a BLM primitive road near Twin Buttes. It offers direct access to undeveloped desert campsites with sandstone views, suitable only for high-clearance 4WD vehicles.
Upper West Miller
A quiet National Forest road corridor offering dispersed camping within the White River National Forest, accessible to standard vehicles during the seasonal open period.
Upper Yellowcat Wash Dispersed
A remote dispersed camping corridor situated on Bureau of Land Management territory along Upper Yellowcat Wash near Rangely, Colorado. The rugged approach provides quiet isolation in a semi-arid canyon environment.
Ute Creek Road (CR S H G)
This scenic forest corridor offers dispersed camping options along a maintained gravel road in the White River National Forest. The route runs through a natural, wooded setting near the river and is accessible to passenger vehicles.
Vermillion Bluffs BLM Primitive Roads
A network of remote BLM primitive roads offering rugged dispersed camping options near the Vermillion Bluffs. These roads require high-clearance, four-wheel-drive vehicles due to their rough, dirt and gravel surfaces, providing a highly secluded and primitive wilderness experience.
Vermillion Bluffs BLM Road
A rugged BLM road corridor traversing the scenic Vermillion Bluffs, offering remote dispersed camping options in a quiet desert landscape.
Vermillion Bluffs BLM Roads
A network of remote BLM primitive roads snaking through the rugged Vermillion Bluffs badlands. This area offers secluded dispersed camping for self-contained, high-clearance 4WD vehicles seeking absolute isolation.
Vermillion Bluffs Dispersed
Remote dispersed camping sites located along the Vermillion Bluffs dirt road on Bureau of Land Management land near Rangely. This rugged area requires high clearance and offers peaceful, isolated wilderness camping.
Vermillion Bluffs North
A remote dirt corridor traversing BLM land north of Rangely, offering dispersed camping options near the scenic Vermillion Bluffs.
Vermillion Creek Access
A remote dirt access road leading into BLM lands near Vermillion Creek, offering primitive dispersed camping opportunities for high-clearance vehicles.
Vermillion Falls BLM Road Dispersed
A rugged dispersed camping corridor along the dirt access road to Vermillion Falls on Bureau of Land Management territory near Rangely. The route requires a high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicle and can become highly challenging during wet weather.
Wade and Curtis River Camp
A remote backcountry campsite situated along the river canyon inside Dinosaur National Monument, accessible by trail or boat.
Warm Springs River Camp
A remote backcountry river camp located along the Yampa River within Dinosaur National Monument, accessible only by watercraft or strenuous hiking.
Weaver Canyon Dispersed Camping
Primitive dispersed camping along the dirt road corridor of Weaver Canyon in Rio Blanco County. This remote BLM-managed area offers rugged canyon scenery and peaceful isolation, suitable for self-contained rigs.
Weaver Ridge
Primitive BLM road corridor along Weaver Ridge, offering remote dispersed camping options amidst high-desert topography.
Wellers Draw Dispersed Camping
A rugged Bureau of Land Management corridor offering primitive dispersed camping in a remote desert draw near Rangely.
Wells Ridge Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping sites along Wells Ridge Road offer quiet forest settings within the White River National Forest. The dirt road is accessible to most vehicles during the summer and fall seasons.
White River BLM Primitive Road
A rugged BLM corridor near Rangely, offering remote dispersed camping spots along a primitive dirt track. High-clearance vehicles are required to navigate the rough and uneven terrain.
White River Convenience Store
A convenient commercial stop in Meeker offering single-night parking in standard-sized spaces along the 8th Street side of the building. This in-town location offers quick access to local services but lacks dedicated amenities.
Widow Springs Dispersed
This quiet Forest Service road corridor in the White River National Forest offers dispersed camping opportunities along a native dirt surface. It provides a peaceful, wooded setting easily accessed during the late spring through autumn seasons.
Wild Mountain River Camp
Rugged and remote backcountry campsite along the river corridor, ideal for wilderness rafters and hikers. This primitive site provides a secluded retreat surrounded by dramatic canyon walls.
Winter Headquarters
This remote Bureau of Land Management corridor offers rugged, off-grid dispersed camping along a dirt road near Sugarloaf Butte. High-clearance vehicles are recommended to access the secluded spots scattered throughout this desert environment.
Wolf Den Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Wolf Den Road on BLM-managed land near Rangely, Colorado. Ideal for self-contained rigs looking for quiet, remote settings.
Yampa River Backcountry Camps
A collection of remote, primitive campsites along the Yampa River corridor within Dinosaur National Monument, accessible exclusively by river raft or wilderness hiking.
Yampa River State Park - East Cross Mountain
A remote state park access site along the Yampa River offering primitive camping near Cross Mountain Canyon. It serves as an ideal launch point for boating and exploring the rugged surrounding river canyon.
Yampa River State Park - Maybell Bridge
This developed campground features level gravel pads directly adjacent to the Yampa River, providing excellent non-motorized boat launch access. It offers vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings, making it an ideal overnight stop off Highway 40.
Yellowjacket Rim Road Dispersed Corridor
This scenic dirt corridor winds through the White River National Forest, offering primitive roadside dispersed camping options amidst rolling wooded hills.