BLM camping in Colorado
Use this page to compare BLM camping candidates in Colorado, then confirm field-office rules and current restrictions.
Step 1
Colorado has different public-land patterns than the national topic pages, so start with local rules and route reality.
Step 2
Check whether the page's spots are really practical for your vehicle, season, and camping style.
Step 3
Use the spot list to shortlist options before committing to the full map view.
Current coverage
6 matching public camping spots are available in Colorado.
Planning note
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- Start with the page's default topic or land-manager view before drilling into individual spots.
- Compare access, road notes, restroom, and water details before you drive out.
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BLM camping in Colorado map
Use the map to compare Colorado candidates, then open spot pages for access, source links, and local rule checks.
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Campground · Federal agency · Colorado
BLM's Box Elder Campground is located within the Dolores River Canyon 6 miles NE of Dove Creek. The campground has 11 campsites with fire rings and picnic tables along with two vault toilets. Towering canyon walls cut by the Dolores River dominate this site, and when combined with the shade of the box elder grove and t
Campground · Unknown manager · Colorado
Catamount Campground and River Access provides a concrete boat ramp, five campsites and vault toilets. Day use is high between May and September and parking may not be available at that time. Parking is allowed along the Colorado River Road. For more information, please contact the Colorado River Valley Field Office.
Camping spot · Unknown manager · Colorado
Cottonwood Island is located on the Colorado River and has a boat ramp and picnic site. Construction to improve site includes new vault toilet and loop road for boat ramp will be completed June 2018. Camping is allowed on the island but not at the parking area, picnic sites or the boat ramp. For more Information, pleas
Campground · Federal agency · Colorado
Lyons Gulch is a free BLM site featuring a boat launch, which includes a toilet and five campsites. Campsite #1 can accommodate larger groups. The restroom is closed November 15th to May 15th. Cat holes are not permitted due to the proximity to the river. Do not camp in this location during heavy rains due to mud slide
Campground · Unknown manager · Colorado
The Thompson Creek Recreation Management Area is located just a few miles southwest of Carbondale and provides beautiful, remote recreational opportunities. On the North end of the RMA is the Lorax trail, which is a popular non motorized route. In the southwest corner of the area is the Thompson Creek campground and tr
Campground · Unknown manager · Colorado
This site provides four campsites with picnic tables and BBQ stands or fire rings and an ADA-Accessible Vault Toilet. Access by boat or narrow dirt road (trailers not recommended) south of State Bridge Landing. For more information, please contact the Colorado River Field Office.
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