Dispersed camping in Colorado

Alamosa Campground is on the Alamosa River 4.5 miles above Terrace Reservoir Dam. There are 5 campsites, one is pull through, with tables and fireplaces, and ample parking. At present, there are no restrooms, vault type toilets will be installed later this summer. There is no water available, bring yo

Almont Campground is located adjacent to Colorado State Highway 135. This campground is in walking distance of the Almont Gorge, where the East River and Taylor River join to form the Gunnison River. Other recreation opportunities from Almont Campground include 4-wheel driving, mountain biking and kayaking. The land

Overview The Alpine Ranger Station is situated on the Alpine Plateau at 9,600 feet, in a beautiful alpine valley surrounded by aspen, spruce and fir forest. With inspiring views and multiple nearby recreation opportunities, the Ranger Station is just the place for a quiet and historic retreat, with a few moder

Alta Lakes is a popular dispersed camping area that offers fishing and camping in a spectacular alpine setting. There are 20 designated campsites that are completely undeveloped. The access road to the area is narrow and rough, requiring a high clearance vehicle. Trailers and RV's are not recommended.

Overview Alvarado Campground, located at an elevation of 9,000 ft., is a prime location for accessing easy to challenging hikes in the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness. The variety of trails lead to high elevation lakes, picturesque waterfalls, and a number of stunning scenic overlooks. Alvarado is designed for a r

Overview Amphitheater Campground is located near the town of Ouray, Colo., at an elevation of 8,400 feet. Visitors enjoy the area for its beautiful scenery and great hiking and off-road trail opportunities. Recreation Many hiking trails are found in the immediate area, including the popular Upper Casca

Overview Angel of Shavano Group Campground is considered one of the area's best kept camping secrets. It is situated next to the North Fork South Arkansas River and offers a variety of recreational activities, including hiking, biking, and fishing. Reservations are REQUIRED at this facility. Reserva

Campground is adjacent to Cache La Poudre River. Area varies from heavily forested to open meadow, and is surrounded by steep mountains. Facilities provided include restrooms and drinking water. Each site contains a tent pad, fire grate, and picnic table. All campsites with a tent pad hav

Welcome to the Arapaho National Recreation Area (ANRA) - a 35,000 acre scenic water wonderland in the upper reaches of the Colorado River Valley. The ANRA was established by Congress in 1978 and contains five major reservoirs: Lake Granby, Shadow Mountain Lake, Monarch Lake, Willow Creek Reservoir a

This Campground will close on October 24th, 2024. Aspen Campground has 7 sites and is located near Gould, CO. It is approximately 22

Overview Aspen Glade Campground sits on the Conejos River in southern Colorado, providing a premium setting for fly fishing and peaceful nature watching. Recreation Forest Road 250 provides an unforgettable scenic drive, where visitors are met with sweeping views of the Conejos Canyon and River.

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Aspen-Sopris manages five Wilderness areas and the spectacular Maroon Bells Recreation Area , the historical

Avalanche Campground has 6 first-come first-serve campsites. It is located adjacent to Avalanche Creek. Fishing is available in Avalanche Creek and in the Crystal River, which is 3 miles downstream. One of the major trailheads into the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness is located adjacent to the camp

Barbour Fork Trailhead is located south of Idaho Spring and offers a small network of roads for OHV opportunities. The road crosses through aspen and mixed conifer. Mountain biking and dispersed camping are also popular. Refer to the Clear Creek Ranger District's

Overview Bassam Guard Station was built in 1911 as one of a network of remote stations to be used by the first forest rangers and guards to monitor grazing sheep and cattle, manage timber harvesting, apprehended poachers, and report fire, road and weather conditions on National Forest lands. This cabin prov

*Remains open until snow makes it unreachable. This is a free day use area that accesses some great trout fishing and has a large fishing pier with perfect views of the Flat Tops Wilderness. There are 2 picnic tables and fire grates for picnicking. Bear Lake is popular to wa

*These campsites remain open until snow makes it unreachable. These 30 designated sites are located outside

The Bedrock site is adjacent to the Dolores River. There is a boat ramp and 4 cabanas with tables, grills, and a large flat area to accommodate additional tents and RVs. There are opportunities for rafting, fishing, hiking and scenic viewing. For more information, please contact the Uncompahgre Field Office.

Bellaire Lake Campground is located in the lovely and popular Red Feather Lakes region. The campground is within walking distance of the lake via a wheelchair accessible boardwalk. The area is comprised of unique rock formations and views of the mountains. Fishing is available at Bellaire Lake and nearby Dowdy

Named after the "unsinkable" Molly Brown on the Titanic, this campground is located on the eastern shore of Turquoise Lake in a shaded lodgepole pine forest at an elevation of 9,900 feet. Potable water, vault toilets, picnic tables and fire rings with grates are available throughou

This campground is located on a sagebrush and open conifer forest flat adjacent to the Cache La Poudre River. There are eight sites available, including three walk-in tent sites. Each site contains a tent pad, fire grate and picnic table. All campsites with a tent pad have a bear locker.

The Big Bend Picnic Site is located along Highway 40 in a lodgepole pine forest setting with scenic views. Facilities: There are seven sites with tables and fire grates. A restroom is available, but there is no drinking water. Recreation: There are several hiking, scenic

Big Cimarron Campground stretches along the Big Cimarron River with sites shaded by a mix of Spruce and Cottonwood trees. There are 10 campsites with about half of the sites adjacent to the river. The campground is especially popular during hunting season. A horse corral across from the campground may be available i