Dispersed Camping in Routt County, Colorado
Showing 162 locations in Routt County.
Adams Creek Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping opportunities along Adams Creek Road within the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest near Hayden, Colorado. The road is native material dirt and provides quiet, forested sites.
Angel Spring
Angel Spring is a dirt corridor in Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities. The native material road is open to motorhomes and passenger vehicles year-round.
Anthracite Ridge
Dispersed camping corridor along Anthracite Ridge in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, offering native-surface pull-offs.
Armstrong Creek
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Armstrong Creek within the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, accessible via a gravel road.
Base Camp (CDNST) Dispersed
This dispersed camping corridor along the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail access road offers scenic forest campsites near Rabbit Ears Pass. The dirt road is accessible to most vehicles but is seasonally closed during winter and spring.
Battle Creek Spur 2D Dispersed
Battle Creek Spur 2D offers dispersed camping opportunities along a native material dirt road within the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. The corridor is open year-round to passenger vehicles and motorhomes, providing a peaceful retreat near the Colorado-Wyoming border.
Battle Mountain
Dispersed camping corridor along Battle Mountain in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. This area features native dirt roads and forested settings suitable for standard rigs. Stays are seasonal and subject to national forest guidelines.
Bb's Loop Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor along Bb's Loop in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, offering wooded sites convenient to Steamboat Springs.
Bears Ears Campground - Elkhead Reservoir State Park
A developed lakeside campground at Elkhead Reservoir State Park, offering spacious sites with electric hookups and scenic water views.
Bedrock Creek Road Dispersed
This remote forest road corridor winds through the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, providing dispersed camping sites in a quiet wooded setting. The native dirt road leads toward local trailheads, offering a peaceful retreat in nature.
Bison Carpenter Camp
Bison Carpenter Camp is a quiet, primitive US Forest Service campground located in the scenic Routt National Forest near Hayden.
Black Mountain Dispersed
This forest road corridor winds through the scenic Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests, offering accessible dispersed camping opportunities. It is generally open to standard vehicles and motorhomes via a maintained gravel road.
Box Willow Dispersed Camping
Box Willow is a scenic Forest Service road corridor in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest offering seasonal dispersed camping on a native dirt surface.
Buffalo Park Trail Dispersed Site
An established dispersed camping area located along Buffalo Park Trail in the Routt National Forest.
Buffalo Pass Dispersed
Buffalo Pass is a scenic forest road winding through the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest near Steamboat Springs, offering seasonal dispersed camping in a peaceful wooded setting.
Buffalo Pk Trail Access
This forest road corridor provides dispersed camping access near Walton Peak in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. The native dirt road is generally passable for most vehicles during dry conditions.
California Park Gs
This scenic national forest corridor offers peaceful dispersed camping opportunities in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest along a maintained gravel road.
California Park Trailhead
California Park Trailhead offers rustic trailhead parking and dispersed access within the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. Surrounded by quiet wooded scenery, the area is ideal for recreation but subject to seasonal road closures.
Chapman Reservoir Campground
A developed Forest Service campground located near Chapman Reservoir, offering a peaceful rustic retreat surrounded by natural woodland.
Chinese Wall & Pagoda Road Corridor
This mountain corridor leading to the Chinese Wall trailhead offers scenic dispersed camping with outstanding views of the Flat Tops area. The road is bordered by subalpine meadows that fill with vibrant wildflowers in the summer. While highly scenic and easily accessible for many rig types in dry conditions, the roadside pull-outs offer limited privacy and can be quite dusty when traffic passes.
Circle Creek Road Dispersed
This scenic forest road offers dispersed camping along Circle Creek in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests. The route has a native dirt and gravel surface suitable for most vehicles in dry conditions.
Columbine Forest Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along Columbine Road (Old US 40) within the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. This area provides a handful of roadside sites with established fire rings before a motorized vehicle barrier. Ideal for low-profile vehicles seeking quick access from the highway.
Corral Pole Road Dispersed
A scenic forest corridor within the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest near Hayden, offering quiet dispersed camping along a native dirt road.
Coulton Creek Dispersed Camping
This corridor along Coulton Creek offers dispersed camping options within the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. The gravel road is generally accessible to most vehicles and provides access to peaceful wooded sites.
County Road 29 Pull-off
A roadside pull-off located along County Road 29 south of Steamboat Springs.
County Road 43 Dispersed Camping
A scenic forest corridor along County Road 43 offering quiet, spacious dispersed camping. Sites are situated next to a winding creek, offering excellent views of the pine and aspen forests.
Cow Camp Road Dispersed
Primitive dispersed camping corridor along Cow Camp Road in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest.
Crane Park Dispersed Campground B Road
This forest road provides access to dispersed camping opportunities in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest.
Crosho Lake Dispersed Camping
Primitive dispersed camping sites along the access road to Crosho Lake. Tucked into the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, this area is highly scenic and offers direct access to non-motorized boating and fishing. The sites are spread out along the road with no developed facilities, requiring visitors to pack out all waste.
Dam Access Road Dispersed Camping
This gravel forest road offers straightforward access to dispersed camping pull-offs within the scenic Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest near Hahns Peak Lake.
Dead Horse Ridge Dispersed
A scenic high-ridge dirt road corridor within the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities. Standard vehicles can navigate the native dirt surface during dry conditions.
Diamond Park
A scenic forest road corridor providing dispersed camping options within the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest near Steamboat Springs.
Divide Forest Road
This forest road corridor in Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest offers dispersed camping opportunities along a native dirt and gravel road. The route is open seasonally to all vehicles, providing quiet access to the surrounding pine forest.
Drill Road Dispersed
Provides dispersed camping opportunities along Drill Road in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests near Hayden, Colorado. The route consists of native dirt and is suitable for most vehicles under dry conditions.
Dry Lake Campground
Dry Lake Campground is a developed Forest Service campground located along Buffalo Pass Road. It offers newly rebuilt campsites shaded by aspens and sub-alpine firs, serving as an excellent basecamp for hiking and mountain biking. Vault toilets are available, but there is no drinking water or trash service, so campers must pack in all supplies.
Dumont Campground
Spacious developed campground bordering the Continental Divide and sitting atop the Park Range. Offers scenic lake access and roomy, private campsites in a spruce-fir forest.
Duncan Road Dispersed Camping
This remote corridor along Duncan Road in Routt National Forest offers primitive dispersed camping opportunities in a scenic, heavily wooded setting.
Dunckley Flat Tops Dispersed
This isolated dispersed camping spot sits near the scenic Dunckley Flat Tops in Routt National Forest, offering standard roadside space in a tranquil setting.
East Crosho Lake Road Dispersed
A scenic forest road corridor offering dispersed camping opportunities within the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. The dirt road is accessible to most vehicles and leads toward the Crosho Lake recreation area.
Egry Mesa Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping area located near Egry Mesa, offering quiet boondocking in the rolling hills south of Hayden.
Elk Camping Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor winding along the Elk River in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. Multiple sites ranging from small pull-outs to spacious clearings offer peaceful forest camping with convenient river access.
Elk Park Road Dispersed
A scenic mountain forest road located in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest near Steamboat Springs, offering access to dispersed camping opportunities in a pine forest setting.
Elkhead Reservoir State Park
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Elkhead Road Dispersed
A native dirt forest road corridor within the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, offering quiet dispersed camping opportunities. Access is seasonally restricted but provides a peaceful wooded environment during open months.
Ellis Crossing Dispersed
Ellis Crossing provides seasonal access to dispersed camping along a native dirt road within the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest.
Falls Road Dispersed
This scenic dirt road corridor in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest offers quiet, undeveloped dispersed camping sites. The native material route is accessible to standard vehicles and motorhomes under dry conditions.
Farwell Repeater Dispersed Camping
This scenic dirt road corridor offers dispersed camping options in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest near Farwell Mountain. It features a native material dirt surface suitable for most vehicles during dry conditions.
Floyd Creek NFS Road
Dispersed camping opportunities along Floyd Creek within the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. This dirt corridor offers access to quiet, wooded sites near Steamboat Lake.
Forest Road 296 Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor winding along Forest Road 296 just off Highway 40. This forested area features multiple pull-offs and large clearings with fire rings, though deeper sections require high-clearance vehicles due to rough ruts.
Forest Road 302 Dispersed Camping
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along Forest Road 302 within Routt National Forest near Rabbit Ears Pass. The lower sections offer relatively level pull-offs suitable for standard rigs, while the upper road climbs steeply toward mountain views, requiring high-clearance 4WD vehicles due to severe ruts and potholes.
Green Ridge Road Dispersed Camping
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along a native-material dirt road in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest.
Greenville Mine Road Dispersed
Greenville Mine Road provides dispersed camping opportunities within the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests near Steamboat Springs. The native material dirt road winds through forested areas, offering roadside spots during the summer and autumn seasons.
Grieve Ranch Conservation Easement
Grieve Ranch Conservation Easement is managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife along the scenic Little Snake River, offering public access for hunting and fishing. All overnight stays and camping are strictly prohibited on the property.
Grieve Ranch Conservation Easement State Park
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Grizzly Creek Guard Station
A historic, two-room rental cabin nestled in the Routt National Forest. Perfect for year-round recreation, the cabin offers simple lodging with passenger vehicle access in summer and non-motorized or snowmobile access during winter.
Hahns Peak Lake Campground - Medicine-Bow Routt NF (CO)
Scenic developed campground situated along the shore of a picturesque 160-acre mountain lake. Nestled within a forest of spruce, pine, and fir, it offers standard campsites with access to hiking, non-motorized boating, and trout fishing. The location provides peaceful surroundings and direct access to recreational water activities.
Hahns Peak-Bears Ears District, Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
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Harrison Creek Dispersed Camping (Rabbit Ears Pass)
A scenic mountain dispersed camping area located on a short dirt road loop off US Highway 40 near Steamboat Springs. Nestled within Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, this highly popular spot offers stunning valley views, beautiful sunsets, and shaded campsites sheltered by pine and aspen trees.
Highway 40 Overlook Dispersed
A scenic overlook and roadside pull-out area located off Highway 40 within the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. This spot offers a convenient place for a quick overnight stay near Steamboat Springs, though traffic noise from the adjacent highway is prominent.
Himes Peak Campground
Nestled in a scenic grove of aspen and spruce trees, Himes Peak Campground offers developed campsites adjacent to excellent hiking and fishing spots. The facility features picnic tables, fire rings, food storage lockers, and trash disposal. It serves as an ideal basecamp for exploring the scenic Flat Tops area.
Hinman Campground (CO)
Hinman Campground serves as an excellent developed basecamp near the Mount Zirkel Wilderness. Nestled in a recovering forest along the South Fork of the Elk River, it offers 12 spacious sites equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings.
Hinman Road Corridor
This national forest road corridor offers dispersed camping sites in a quiet wooded setting. It is seasonal and best suited for those looking for typical forest scenery near Steamboat Springs.
Hot Spring Dispersed Camping Road
A scenic national forest corridor providing roadside dispersed camping along the main route towards Strawberry Hot Springs.
Independence Road Dispersed
Located in the Routt National Forest near McCargar Dam, this quiet corridor along Independence Road offers undeveloped dispersed camping in a serene forested setting.
Indian Run State Wildlife Area
This State Wildlife Area offers rustic camping options in a scenic mountain valley setting. A valid Colorado hunting or fishing license is required to access the property.
Indian Run SWA State Park
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Iron Mountain Dispersed Camping
A scenic forest road corridor within the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, offering dispersed camping options near Hahns Peak and backcountry recreation areas.
Jeb's Loop Dispersed
A scenic roadside loop off Highway 40 within the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. This dirt loop curves behind a forested berm, offering filtered views of the Yampa Valley and natural sound buffering from the highway.
Kellog Spur East Dispersed
A quiet dirt spur road offering access to remote dispersed camping sites within the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest.
King Solomon Dispersed Camping Area
This scenic dispersed camping area lies along a native-material dirt road within Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests. It provides peaceful roadside pull-outs suitable for various rig types during the seasonal open period.
Lake Agnes Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor situated along Lake Agnes road in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests. This road provides primitive roadside spots amidst a typical wooded mountain environment.
Larson Creek Dispersed Camping
Primitive roadside dispersed camping along Larson Creek in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. This area offers quiet, forested spots with standard gravel road access.
Lilly Pond Trailhead Road Dispersed
A remote forest road offering dispersed camping access near the Lilly Pond Trailhead in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests.
Little Bear Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along the gravel Little Bear Road in Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. This area offers primitive forest camping accessible to most vehicles with easy roadside pull-offs.
Little Flat Tops Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along Little Flat Tops Road offering quiet forested pull-offs in the Routt National Forest.
Little Snake & Crane Park Dispersed Camping
Quiet dispersed camping corridors nestled within the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. This area features secluded dirt tracks and small clearings suitable for camping during the dry seasons.
Lost Dog Dispersed Camp
Lost Dog Dispersed Camp offers scenic primitive camping along a dirt road corridor within the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. This area provides quiet, forested dispersed sites with seasonal access from early summer through late fall.
Lost Park Dispersed Camping
This dispersed camping area along Lost Park Road offers peaceful, wooded sites in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. The native-surface dirt road provides quiet camp spots near scenic peaks.
Meaden Peak Dispersed Area
This Forest Service road corridor near Hayden offers dispersed camping opportunities within the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. The route features a native material dirt surface accessible to most vehicles during the brief summer opening window.
Meaden Peak Road Dispersed
Meaden Peak Road offers scenic and secluded dispersed camping opportunities within the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests near Saddle Mountain.
Meadows Campground
A scenic developed campground nestled near Rabbit Ears Pass, surrounded by a dense forest of spruce, fir, and lodgepole pine. It offers 30 campsites with a mix of pull-through and back-in options, providing easy access to stream fishing and nearby hiking trails.
Middle Hunt Creek Road Dispersed Corridor
This dispersed camping corridor runs along Middle Hunt Creek Road within Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests. It features roadside pullouts with native dirt surfaces suitable for various rigs looking for a quiet forest setting.
Middle Snake G Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Middle Snake G Road (Forest Road 500) bordering Big Red Park. Sites are situated on the edge of the timberline, offering scenic views over the open park meadow and primitive stone fire rings.
Middle Snake Spur B
A quiet National Forest spur road offering dispersed camping opportunities within the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests.
Middle Snake Spurs Dispersed
This dispersed camping area lies along Middle Snake Spurs and Middle Snake B Road in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. The peaceful forest setting is ideal for primitive campers seeking solitude near Big Red Park and Manzanares Trailhead.
Middle Snake Spurs Road Dispersed
This remote dispersed camping area along Middle Snake Spurs Road in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests offers quiet pine-forested clearings for boondocking near the Manzanares Trailhead.
Mine Road Dispersed
Mine Road offers quiet dispersed camping along a native dirt forest road in Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. This route provides rustic, forested sites with seasonal access.
Mirror Lake Lot Road Dispersed
A series of quiet dispersed camping sites nestled along Mirror Lake Lot Road in the Routt National Forest. This area provides primitive roadside pull-offs ideal for self-contained rigs seeking a peaceful wilderness retreat near Hayden.
Muddy Creek Trailhead
A large paved and gravel staging area off Highway 40, primarily used for trailhead parking and winter recreational staging. Features basic facilities and serves as a reliable level option when dirt forest roads are snowed in or mud-locked.
Muddy Pass Lake Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor along Muddy Pass Lake road in the scenic Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests.
Newcomb Park Dispersed Area
Dispersed camping opportunities along a native material forest road in Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest near Steamboat Springs.
Nipple Peak Dispersed Camping Corridor
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along Nipple Peak road in Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. Offering flat, native dirt pull-offs suitable for self-contained rigs, it provides a peaceful wilderness escape near Hahns Peak Lake.
North Dunckley Road Dispersed
A scenic mountain corridor along North Dunckley Road near Dunckley Pass, offering tranquil dispersed camping options with impressive views of the Flat Tops area.
North Dunckley Road Dispersed
A scenic forest service corridor located within the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest near Dunckley Pass, offering native surface pullouts for dispersed camping.
North Dunckley Road Dispersed Site
A secluded dispersed campsite set back from the road, providing a quiet and scenic retreat in the National Forest.
North Fork Elk Head Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along North Fork Elk Head Road within the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. This area offers rustic roadside pull-offs amidst a quiet, wooded forest setting.
North Hunt Creek Road Dispersed
This scenic corridor along North Hunt Creek Road offers dispersed camping opportunities within the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest near Hayden. The native-surface dirt road provides access to standard forest service pulloffs suitable for a variety of rigs. Campers can enjoy quiet, wooded surroundings with typical national forest privacy.
Northwest Anderson Mountain Corridor
This native dirt route provides access to dispersed camping in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests. Winding near Anderson Mountain, the corridor features scenic, forested pull-offs suitable for self-contained rigs during the dry summer and autumn months.
Oil Well Road Dispersed
A dispersed camping corridor along Oil Well Road within the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests. The route offers access to several native surface pullouts surrounded by typical Colorado woodland.
Old Black Mountain Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Old Black Mountain Road in Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. This dirt and gravel road offers multiple rustic roadside pull-offs with a default 14-day stay limit.
Old Road Camp Dispersed Area
This dispersed camping corridor is situated along County Road 8 within the White River National Forest. The roadside pullouts offer flat, pull-through setups suitable for various rig types with scenic mountain views. The native dirt road is generally passenger-vehicle friendly but can become muddy and slick during wet weather.
Old Smith Road Dispersed
An unpaved forest service corridor providing quiet, remote dispersed camping opportunities. The road features a native dirt surface and wind through the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest.
Pearl Lake State Park Campground
A scenic mountain getaway featuring about 28 well-spaced campsites nestled along the shores of Pearl Lake. The campground is surrounded by lush forest and offers excellent water views with plenty of natural shade, providing a serene environment for campers.
Pearl Lake State Park
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Pilot Knob Road Dispersed
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest land along Pilot Knob Road offers scenic dispersed camping with native dirt surface road access, seasonally open to all vehicles from mid-summer through late autumn.
Pilot Travel Center (Steamboat Springs)
An unstaffed Pilot station with a large gravel lot situated on an industrial street. It lacks standard travel plaza services like restrooms, stores, or overnight security, but offers a dark and quiet place to park, especially during the winter when street parking is banned.
Reader Basin Spur 8F
A remote dirt spur road offering quiet dispersed camping within the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest.
Red Baron Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping along the scenic Red Baron Road corridor in Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. This well-maintained gravel road is accessible to all vehicle types, offering opportunities to camp nestled in the forest.
Ripple Creek Overlook Dispersed
A scenic mountain overlook corridor within the White River National Forest offering rustic dispersed camping along a gravel road near Hayden, Colorado.
Riverbend Campground
Situated along County Road 129, this developed campground provides basic amenities and convenient access near the scenic Little Snake River area.
Ruby Road Dispersed Camping
This dispersed camping area along Ruby Road offers quiet, secluded sites in the Routt National Forest near Diamond Peak.
Runaway Point
This forest corridor along Runaway Point offers easily accessible dispersed camping within the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, close to Steamboat Springs.
Sarvis Creek State Wildlife Area
A scenic trailhead and parking area providing access to Sarvis Creek and surrounding wilderness trails. Access is via a well-maintained gravel county road, and overnight stays are restricted to designated areas.
Sarvis Creek SWA State Park
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Savery Corral Spur 1E
This Forest Service road offers dispersed camping opportunities within the scenic Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests. The native dirt surface provides basic access for campers seeking a quiet forest retreat.
Savery Corral Spur 1F Dispersed
Savery Corral Spur 1F is a forest road situated within the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. It offers dispersed camping opportunities along a quiet, native-material road bed.
Sawmill Creek Dispersed Camping
This dispersed camping corridor along Sawmill Creek in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest offers accessible roadside spots. The gravel road is well-maintained and suitable for most vehicle types. Campers will find peaceful, rustic sites nestled in a tranquil forest setting near Hayden.
Scott Run
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Scott Run in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, accessible via a native material dirt road.
Seedhouse Campground
A developed USFS campground near Mount Zirkel Wilderness, nestled along the Middle Fork of the Elk River. This spot is a prime base for hiking and fishing, featuring spacious pine-shaded sites with fire rings and tables.
Seedhouse Group Site
A scenic group campsite situated near the Elk River, offering an excellent basecamp for hiking and exploring the Mount Zirkel Wilderness.
Seedhouse Guard Station
A historic log cabin constructed in 1933, offering reservable rustic lodging north of Steamboat Springs near the Mount Zirkel Wilderness.
Seedhouse Road Dispersed Camping
A popular dispersed camping corridor situated along Seedhouse Road and the Elk River, just south of Hinman Campground. It features numerous roadside pull-offs and spurs leading down to the river, surrounded by aspen groves and wild flowers with views of the Zirkel Mountains.
Sheeper Road Dispersed
This forest corridor provides dispersed camping options along a native-material dirt road within the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests. The route offers a quiet retreat near McCargar Dam, suitable for various vehicle types.
Sheriff Reservoir Road Dispersed Camping
This scenic dispersed camping corridor follows Sheriff Reservoir Road (NFS Road 959) through the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests. Numerous quiet, private campsites are nestled among the pines, many situated alongside rushing creeks. Access near the main road is suitable for most vehicles, but rugged spur roads leading directly to campsites often require high clearance or 4WD. The setting offers beautiful views of surrounding peaks and excellent access to outdoor recreation near Sheriff Reservoir.
Sheriff Reservoir USFS Campground
A quiet, small USFS campground situated near the scenic reservoir, offering shaded sites that are best suited for tent camping or small, self-leveling campervans.
Silver City Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor along Silver City Road in Routt National Forest near the Manzanares Trailhead.
Silver City Spur A Road Dispersed
Secluded dispersed camping sites along Silver City Spur A Road in Routt National Forest near Steamboat Springs. Ideal for self-contained rigs seeking a quiet mountain getaway.
Silver City Spur B Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping sites are located along Silver City Spur B Road, offering quiet wooded spots in the Routt National Forest near popular hiking trails.
Slash Road Dispersed Camping
A remote dispersed camping corridor along Slash Road within the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. This area offers roadside pullouts on native dirt surfaces, suitable for those looking for a quiet national forest experience.
Slater Creek Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along Slater Creek in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. The native dirt road winds through typical wooded forest terrain and is suitable for most vehicles under dry conditions.
Smokey Curve Dispersed Corridor
A quiet dirt corridor winding through the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, offering primitive roadside dispersed camping with pre-existing fire rings nestled among the trees.
South Fork Elk River Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along the South Fork Elk River within the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. This native surface dirt road offers scenic spots close to the river with access for various rig sizes during the open season.
South Milk Creek Road Dispersed
This primitive dirt corridor inside the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest offers seasonal dispersed camping opportunities along South Milk Creek. The native material road is open to all vehicles from early July through late autumn.
St Lewis Road Dispersed
Scenic forest road corridor within the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, offering dispersed camping opportunities near Steamboat Springs. The road consists of a native material surface suitable for most vehicles in dry conditions.
Stagecoach State Park Campgrounds
A scenic state park situated around Stagecoach Reservoir, offering multiple developed camping loops including Juniper, McKindley, Harding Spur, Pinnacle, and Junction City. The park features excellent amenities such as a boat launch, swimming marina, dump station, and potable water. Select loops offer electrical hookups, while others provide walk-in tent sites. It serves as an ideal base for water recreation and exploring the surrounding area.
Stagecoach State Park
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Stambaugh Reservoir Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Stambaugh Reservoir Road within the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests.
Steamboat KOA
A highly popular private RV holiday park located just outside Steamboat Springs. Features clean restrooms, heated showers, and direct access to local transit options.
Steamboat Lake State Park - Dutch Hill Campground
Dutch Hill Campground is situated on the south peninsula of Steamboat Lake, providing convenient access to the marina. The loops feature paved access roads, electric hookups, and quick access to the visitor center and camper services complex.
Steamboat Lake State Park - Sunrise Vista Campground
Sunrise Vista Campground sits on the eastern shore of Steamboat Lake, composed of multiple paved loops nestled in a scenic mountain setting. Campers have access to central services including free warm showers, clean flushing restrooms, laundry, and on-site electric hookups.
Steamboat Lake State Park Campgrounds
Steamboat Lake State Park offers premier developed lakeside camping divided into two main areas, Sunrise Vista and Dutch Hill. The park is fully equipped with robust camper services, including free hot showers, laundry facilities, a marina, and electrical hookups, all situated below the scenic backdrop of the surrounding mountains.
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Steamboat Springs Street Parking
Street parking options within downtown Steamboat Springs. Overnight street parking is strictly regulated by seasonal municipal codes, with parking prohibited overnight during winter months to facilitate snow plowing. During the summer, standard city restrictions apply. Only low-profile, short-duration parking is feasible.
Summit Lake Campground Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor situated along the access road to Summit Lake Campground in Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. This area features beautiful pine forests and convenient access to mountain trails. Please note the seasonal closure of this access corridor.
Sunday Fire Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor along Sunday Fire Road in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest.
Teal Lake Campground
A developed lakeside campground in Routt National Forest offering direct access to Teal Lake. It is popular for trout fishing and features both individual sites and a group camp setup.
The Pine Dispersed Camping
A scenic dispersed camping corridor situated along The Pine road in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests near Steamboat Springs, Colorado, offering native dirt road access suitable for various vehicle types.
Transfer Road Dispersed
A quiet forest corridor located along Transfer Road within the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests, offering scenic high-country meadows and scattered dispersed sites. The area is highly popular during hunting seasons in the autumn and provides ample room for multiple rigs in natural clearings.
Twin Saddle Road Dispersed
This dirt forest road winds through the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, offering dispersed camping. The native material surface is accessible by most standard vehicles in dry weather.
Upper Fish Creek Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor along Upper Fish Creek Road within the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. This area offers beautiful mountain vistas and direct access to mountain biking trails, though the approach road is exceptionally rough.
US Highway 40 Roadside Pullouts (Steamboat Springs)
A cluster of wide highway pull-offs on the western outskirts of Steamboat Springs. These sites provide highly convenient, level roadside parking for self-contained travelers seeking a quick overnight stay, though noise from passing highway traffic is constant.
Vaughn Lake Road Dispersed
This scenic dispersed camping corridor runs along the native dirt access road leading toward Vaughn Lake and the Poose Creek Dam. Set within the quiet woodlands of Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, it offers simple roadside pulling areas suited for self-contained travelers.
Walton Repeat Snowmobile Forest Road
A quiet forest corridor in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest that provides seasonal dispersed camping opportunities. The road features a native dirt surface suitable for standard passenger vehicles under dry conditions.
West Summit Rabbit Ears Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located off US-40 near Rabbit Ears Pass in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests.
Whiskey Park Road Dispersed
This remote forest road corridor in Routt National Forest offers peaceful dispersed camping.
Whiskey South Dispersed Camping
Whiskey South is a dispersed camping corridor along a native-material dirt road in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. It offers scenic forested spots that are seasonally accessible to most vehicles.
Williams Fork Sheep Camp
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along a native dirt road in Routt County, offering rustic camping within the national forest.
Willow Cabins Road Dispersed
This dirt forest road corridor offers free dispersed camping within the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. The native material road is open to all vehicles, providing quiet access to wooded areas.
Windy Ridge
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Windy Ridge within the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest.
Yampa District, Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
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Yampa River State Park - Headquarters
A developed state park campground situated along the Yampa River. The site features electric hookup loops, walk-in tent sites, and well-maintained amenities including flush toilets, modern showers, and coin laundry. Access to the river makes it a popular spot for boating and fishing. Camping fees and a daily or annual state parks pass are required. Tent campers must park and carry gear approximately 100 yards to their sites. RV sites offer picnic tables with shade shelters but limited natural privacy.