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Camping for off-roading in Colorado
465 camps in Colorado listing off-roading, or within a mile of an ATV or dirt-bike trail. The best camping months are Jun–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 74°F and lows near 46°F.
Best areas for off-roading
- Around Gunnison70 camps for off-roading within 25 miles
- Around South Fork41 camps for off-roading within 25 miles
- Around Steamboat Springs38 camps for off-roading within 25 miles
- Around Coaldale38 camps for off-roading within 25 miles
- Around Carbonate34 camps for off-roading within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Colorado are good for off-roading?
465 camps listing off-roading, or within a mile of an ATV or dirt-bike trail; 131 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
The best camping months are Jun–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 74°F and lows near 46°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 35% also offer hiking, 28% also offer fishing, 24% also offer biking.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open off-road (ohv) in ColoradoThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
Monarch ParkFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalAfter being closed the past couple of years for renovations, look for Monarch Park to reopen on Friday, August 21, 2026!
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Buckeye Recreation Area (Co)Federal campground · Reservable · No cell signalThe Buckeye Recreation Area is located adjacent to Buckeye Reservoir in Montrose County, Colorado. The area is popular for camping, OHV/ATV trails, hunting and fishing.
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MatterhornFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalMatterhorn Campground is located along the San Juan Skyway (Colorado Highway 145), near the quaint town of Telluride, at an elevation of 8,500 feet. Visitors enjoy the area for its…
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Penrose Common Rec SiteFederal campground · Free · Cell signalPenrose Commons Recreation Area offers a warm, arid climate among pinon and juniper woodlands. The best time to visit is September through May when temperatures are comfortable and the…
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Pinon Flats CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalGreat Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve is in the San Luis Valley of south-central Colorado at an elevation of 8,175 feet. The dunes lie on the eastern edge of the valley at the base of…
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Gypsum CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signalGypsum Campground is located along the Eagle River and is readily accessible from Interstate Highway 70. The campground is open May 15 - November 15 annually. There is no reservation…
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Blue Lake Campground - San Isabel Nf (Co)Federal campground · Reservable · Cell signalBlue Lake Campground is located in the beautiful San Isabel National Forest at an elevation of 10,500 ft. Views of the nearby Culebra Range Mountains with aspen and spruce forests offer…
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South Meadows - Pike San Isabel Nf (Co)Federal campground · Reservable · Cell signalSouth Meadows Campground, located 5 miles north of Woodland Park, provides a scenic spot for campers to rest and enjoy the many recreational offerings of the area. The campground attracts…
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Free camps for off-roading
Lyons Gulch Boat LaunchFederal campground · Free · No cell signalLyons 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…
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Elevation: 10,800' This small, isolated dispersed (HORSE FRIENDLY) campground is located 16.8 miles east of Creede on Forest Road 600. Campers will find this to be a good vantage point for…
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Cottonwood SiteFederal campground · Free · No cell signalCottonwood 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…
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