Top Free Dispersed Camping near Midland, CO
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Best Dispersed Sites Near Midland, CO (52)
1.
Mount Herman Road Dispersed Camping
Monument, Colorado32 Reviews101 Photos1150 SavesPart of Pike and San Isabel National Forests Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands. Mount Herman Trail begins at a small parking area on a switchback on Mount Herman Road. This trail provides a 2-mile one-way hike to the summit of Mt. Herman.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Dispersed
- Firewood Available
- Alcohol
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Cascade-Chipita Park/Woodland Park
Green Mountain Falls, Colorado19 Reviews78 Photos645 SavesPrimitive camping off Rampart Range Road. Some fire rings.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- Dispersed
- Alcohol
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Rampart Range Road - Dispersed Camping
Green Mountain Falls, Colorado14 Reviews56 Photos638 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Dispersed
- Alcohol
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Gold Camp Road/Forest Service Road 376 Dispersed
Victor, Colorado10 Reviews80 Photos793 SavesDon't want to camp in a developed campground? There are many places on the Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands where you can pitch a tent and practice low impact camping techniques. Dispersed camping is primitive, undevleoped, frontcountry "car camping".
Remember: when dispersed camping, no toilets, trash service, or potable water, are available. Store all food and trash securely, and pack out what you pack in. Practice Leave No Trace.
Please observe the following requirements when dispersed camping:
In some areas, dispersed camping and parking is allowed in designated sites only. Do not create resource damage by driving off-road, beyond designated parking locations, or behind barriers. Parking should be within 30' of site markers where posted. Developed sites, including trailheads and picnic areas, are closed to overnight camping and allow for day use activities only. Tread lightly, and avoid trampling sensitive vegetation. Locate your camp at least 100' from any water source. Use catholes to properly dispose of human and pet waste; bury waste in a cathole at least 6-8" deep and 200’ from any water source. Packing out human and pet waste using self-contained waste disposal systems is encouraged. Campfires are allowed at overnight sites as long as fire restrictions aren’t in place. You may gather small amounts of down, dead wood for a campfire. Use existing fire rings; keep your campfire small and always make sure it is completely extinguished before leaving. No campfires outside of designated overnight sites. BEARS and other wildlife When you go to the mountains and forest, you are in bear county. Do not leave ANY food, trash or other animal attractant unattended. Store all food and trash securely and pack out what you pack in. Failing to do so can result in a fine. Also be aware that; where not otherwise restricted, camping or leaving camping equipment at any location more than 14 days within a continuous 30 day period, and/or occupying any campsite within three miles of any prior camping or equipment location for a combined total of more than 28 days within any continuous 60 day period, is prohibited. Also, leaving camping equipment unattended for more than 24 hours is not allowed. In addition; discharging a firearm is prohibited within 150 yards of a residence, building, campsite, developed recreation site, or occupied area; or across or on a National Forest System road or a body of water, or in any manner or place whereby any person or property is exposed to injury or damage as a result of such discharge. Plan your trip; phone ahead for restrictions and special regulations. Contact your local Ranger District office for more information.
- Pets
- Fires
- RVs
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
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Matukat Road Dispersed Camping
Lake George, Colorado15 Reviews55 Photos911 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Tents
- Group
- Equestrian
- Dispersed
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Rampart Range Area Dispersed Campsite
Green Mountain Falls, Colorado9 Reviews17 Photos399 SavesDon't want to camp in a developed campground? There are many places on the Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands where you can pitch a tent and practice low impact camping techniques. Dispersed camping is primitive, undevleoped, frontcountry "car camping".
Remember: when dispersed camping, no toilets, trash service, or potable water, are available. Store all food and trash securely, and pack out what you pack in. Practice Leave No Trace.
Please observe the following requirements when dispersed camping:
In some areas, dispersed camping and parking is allowed in designated sites only. Do not create resource damage by driving off-road, beyond designated parking locations, or behind barriers. Parking should be within 30' of site markers where posted. Developed sites, including trailheads and picnic areas, are closed to overnight camping and allow for day use activities only. Tread lightly, and avoid trampling sensitive vegetation. Locate your camp at least 100' from any water source. Use catholes to properly dispose of human and pet waste; bury waste in a cathole at least 6-8" deep and 200’ from any water source. Packing out human and pet waste using self-contained waste disposal systems is encouraged. Campfires are allowed at overnight sites as long as fire restrictions aren’t in place. You may gather small amounts of down, dead wood for a campfire. Use existing fire rings; keep your campfire small and always make sure it is completely extinguished before leaving. No campfires outside of designated overnight sites. BEARS and other wildlife When you go to the mountains and forest, you are in bear county. Do not leave ANY food, trash or other animal attractant unattended. Store all food and trash securely and pack out what you pack in. Failing to do so can result in a fine. Also be aware that; where not otherwise restricted, camping or leaving camping equipment at any location more than 14 days within a continuous 30 day period, and/or occupying any campsite within three miles of any prior camping or equipment location for a combined total of more than 28 days within any continuous 60 day period, is prohibited. Also, leaving camping equipment unattended for more than 24 hours is not allowed. In addition; discharging a firearm is prohibited within 150 yards of a residence, building, campsite, developed recreation site, or occupied area; or across or on a National Forest System road or a body of water, or in any manner or place whereby any person or property is exposed to injury or damage as a result of such discharge. Plan your trip; phone ahead for restrictions and special regulations. Contact your local Ranger District office for more information.
- Fires
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- Tents
- Group
- Standard (Tent/RV)
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Buffalo Creek Recreation Area
Buffalo Creek, Colorado26 Reviews78 Photos1705 SavesThe Buffalo Creek Recreation Area contains over 50 miles of multi-use, non-motorized trails that tie into the Colorado Trail in several places. There are numerous options available for riding or hiking. Some of the old logging roads provide two-track while connecting trails offer single track. It takes about an 1.5 hours to drive to this area from Denver. Please know and respect local area restrictions including; parking and camping in designated sites only. Developed camping is available at nearby Forest Service campgrounds including Buffalo, Green Mountain, Kelsey, and Meadows Group Campground.
- Pets
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- Dispersed
- Toilets
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Tarryall Creek- Dispersed Camping
Lake George, Colorado11 Reviews43 Photos723 SavesPer camper review, high clearance 4x4 vehicle recommended
- Pets
- Fires
- RVs
- Tents
- Group
- Standard (Tent/RV)
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Dispersed Camping - Pike National Forest Divide
Woodland Park, Colorado5 Reviews37 Photos216 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Dispersed
- Firewood Available
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Rampart Reservoir Dispersed
Green Mountain Falls, Colorado6 Reviews20 Photos203 SavesThe Rampart Range Recreation Area provides a unique setting for off-highway vehicle (OHV) enthusiasts to enjoy a variety of riding experiences. From intermediate to expert riders, ATV or motorcycle, the Rampart has something for everyone.
Please make sure you are prepared and ride within your abilities. Changing conditions, natural hazards, as well as oncoming traffic may be encountered. Please become familiar with and obey all local rules and regulations.
Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUM) are available for free at your local USFS office or can be found at www.fs.usda.gov/goto/psicc/mvum.
- Pets
- Phone Service
- RVs
- Tents
- Group
- Standard (Tent/RV)
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Recent Dispersed Reviews In Midland
233 Reviews of 52 Midland Campgrounds
Dispersed Camping - Pike National Forest Divide
Great spots along ATV trail
Tons of level, large spots. Road is meant for ATV use, and was a fair amount of traffic throughout the day but tolerable. Hardly any at night. Restrooms at base of road. Found our spot 2.5 miles up the road, definitely needed AWD.
Gold Camp Road/Forest Service Road 376 Dispersed
Secluded sites along creek
Drove ~3 miles along the service road to find our spot, it was the second pull off “open-area” with several fire pits to choose from. Road was a little bumpy but would be fine with a 2WD. Gorgeous, secluded spot next to the creek. No Verizon service.
Rampart Range Road - Dispersed Camping
BEAUTIFUL SPOT
Loved being here. In the process of getting an apartment so this spot was perfect for the wait
Rampart Range Dispersed Site
Great Access to Rampart Reservoir
Handful of spots stretched out along the road. It was hard to find some open space on a Saturday around 3.
Gold Camp Road/Forest Service Road 376 Dispersed
great spot by creek
loved this spot even stayed a couple extra days right by nice size creek the cooler weather was nice and meant not alot of bugs. more traffic on road than expected but not bothersome. people close by but not close enough to hear or bother you in anyway. site was clean. there were more shaded ones but we chose next to water. were a couple empty close by on a holiday weekend.
Buffalo Creek Recreation Area
Labor Day
Spent two nights here, lots of traffic but not enough to bother!
The only thing to dislike is the washboards but any reasonable suspension you’ll be fine.
Gold Camp Road/Forest Service Road 376 Dispersed
Peaceful and Secluded
Came mid August. Arrived about 5pm on a Saturday and there were a handful of spots left. I was right next to the river. Had 2 groups close to me that I could see, but it wasn’t an issue. Easy enough to get to.
Matukat Road Dispersed Camping
Excellent!
We spent 10 days at the top of the mountain. There were a few people that came in for a night or so, but not even close enough to hear them or see lights. The views are breathtaking! I am from NY. Drove all the way here just too camp. Was not disappointed!!! Can not wait to come back.
Rampart Range Dispersed Site
Great free camping stay
Dispersed is further up the mountain but what a beautiful drive! We found a wooded spot that was super private and cozy! Climbed nearby rocks for some amazing views 🏔️
Lake Deweese state wildlife area
Fine for a night
The directions from this app didn’t exactly take me to the campsites. The campsites are along Lake Deweese Rd at the NE end of the reservoir. There are several sites all in very close proximity. There is virtually no privacy from neighbors but it worked from me for a night. It looked like some campers may be permanently occupying the sites.
Mount Herman Road Dispersed Camping
Great dispersed camping close to denver
There are many great spots much closer to the road (i.e. 20m less driving). Beautiful area. Relatively clean where we parked. Not crowded. Close to denver.
North Round Mountain
Nice place to sleep under the stars
We got there late at night and it was plenty of space. Unpaved road but no problem to get there with a campervan. Really close to the hwy but not noisy at all. Good option to spend the night.
clyde dispersed camping
Amazing place
First time dispersed camping and it was amazing. Beautiful. The warms days and cold nights were incredible.
Buffalo Creek Recreation Area
Always busy
We usually take this road up to get to Wellington lake or I’m here to go mountain biking. All dispersed camp sites are numbered and on the side of the road and there’s some really great looking spots but they are always taken. No matter what day of the week or time of day we have gone, not one single spot has been open. It looks like a lot of people are there tent camping and might have just gotten lucky, but I really do think people are poaching these sites and staying semi-permanently in their vans and campers. Good luck getting a spot here! Happy hunting
211E Overlook Dispersed
Good Campsite with great views
Beautiful views over the valley and mountains. No access to water or hiking trails.
Route 31 Camp
David Hathaway
I just enjoyed a 6 day camping trip at this dispersed camping area. Yes it had one-two short showers each day which cooled things down. Even with the Saturday Night Rave until 2 am it was a great time. Only the fire ring is provided. Pack it in and Pack it out. Two towns close by should you run out of something. Very little bugs.
North Round Mountain
ATVs, Dust, noise and a lot of drinking
I wanted to stay here based on past reviews, but the place was full of ATVs. It was loud, and there were many campsites where people were partying.
This was in late June, so maybe it's different at other times.
Mount Herman Road Dispersed Camping
Remote
I camped here for a little over a week. There is plenty of dispersed camping along the mountainous Road. Four wheel drive is required. There is also some dispersed camping allowed at the parking lot at the bottom of the mountain. However it is common for homeless people to be there and or larger size vehicles to be camping there. There is good Verizon signal for a while going up the mountain. It does go away once you get closer to the top. The larger camping sites are located closer to the top. With great views. Lower down on the mountain there are some spots to pull off on the side of the road. I camped like this for a while and walked a short distance to a pre-made camp fire. This is a popular place to camp especially over the weekends. So the road is a bit busy and narrow at some points
Mt. Herman Road Dispersed Site 2
We had a fox friend all weekend!
Found a great little campsite and had a fox as a neighbor! Only downfall was there was broken glass everywhere 😔
Mount Herman Road Dispersed Camping
Great area Need 4x4
This area is beautiful with lots of great sites available along mt. Herman rd. Looked at 3-4 different sites all had a decent amount of broken glass so be careful with pets/little ones. Certain areas of this road are heavily graded so take it slow if need be
Phantom Canyon
Beautiful, but Far from Pristine.
Absolutely beautiful area! We pulled in on a Friday evening with thunderstorms all around. There were plenty of sites available when we showed up, but they were all full by Saturday morning. We weren’t able to get one of the spots near the creek, but had our own hidden ravine tucked away on the left side of the road. I believe it was the 3rd to last pull out and the last one on the left side of the road. Stunning… but the smell from previous campers unsuccessfully trying to burn their trash in the fire rings (thankfully we brought our solo stove to cook on) and all the litter was a bit overwhelming. Broken glass, toilet paper/feces not buried, cigarette butts, and just trash everywhere. Unfortunate for the area, our spot was the cleanest one we came across. We took some walks past others near the creek that looked like they had just hosted full on frat parties.
It was just super unfortunate and disgusting to go to such a beautiful area and have previous campers all but ruin it for us.
Bailey Area Dispersed
Decent spot
Road on the way in is a washboard for a few miles and then a little sketchy but I made it with my 20ft Class B. There are 8 sites along this road. You have to camp in designated areas. The first 3 are out in the open and then the remaining 5 are past the trailhead. Nice area for Starlink and solar and dog walks. It’s a burn site.
Phantom Canyon
Late July camping trip
I’m a rooftop tent camper and the views are amazing but was hoping to be close to the water and isolated from other campers. Definitely was isolated and found one spot that worked out well for rooftop camper. Like 14 miles on dirt road, on the right, 20 feet before a sign that reads “leaving public land.” Had fire ring and more than enough room. About 20 yards away from creek. Quiet. No Att cell service but don’t expect anyone can get service in that canyon.
Tarryall Creek- Dispersed Camping
Beautiful View, Mostly Quiet
The dirt road leading to this area is relatively easy if you have a higher clearance vehicle. Really, if you know how to drive, and have any type of sport utility vehicle, it should be manageable.
From what we saw, there were maybe six sites on roads off the main one, but there could’ve been more higher up. We noticed an area that was specifically for people with ATVs, etc., and we decided not to venture up that way, wanting more quiet.
We ended up at the site with 320° view overlooking a small valley to the north and Pike’s Peak to the south. It had a bit of tree coverage, but other sites had more. Being on the hill, made it really windy, and it rained off and on all weekend, so it was a bit chilly, but not unmanageable. The wind did make it sometimes difficult to get the fire going. Again, it’s not a bad thing with all the wind because the view was worth it.
There was quite a bit of trash, bullet casings, and broken glass in the site which we cleaned up. We could hear shooting in the distance and ATVs and dirt bikes did make the rounds, so it was a little noisy at times, but overall it was pretty quiet. It was a beautiful place to visit and I will definitely be back to the area.
Old Midland 376A Dispersed
Not bad, not amazing
This is a high clearance road coming in to where the forestry land begins and BLM ends. You could pull a single axle 12-14’ in here, but I wouldn’t go past that. There are many trails around and beautiful views. The campground just down from here was full and forced me to come up further. The one below does not require a fee from what I saw. It’s quieter further up and the road eventually goes back to the highway. Little bits of road noise here and there but not enough to wake me.
Dispersed Camping - Pike National Forest Divide
Remote and beautiful
Lots of camping spots and fairly easy access. The road gets rougher the further you go in but no problem for a 4x4. Even a small car could get to some nice sites. If you don’t mind all the motorized vehicles (side by sides and bikes) it’s a great place with nice views to camp and enjoy.
Rampart Reservoir Dispersed
Solid tenting location
Multiple aide roads off rampart range road leading to 6-8 sites each. Excellent view of pikes peak. A little windy and exposed but not too bad. Most of the sites were taken at noon on a Wednesday.
Guide to Midland
Camping near Midland, CO, offers a mix of stunning views and outdoor adventures. Whether you're pitching a tent or rolling in with an RV, there are plenty of options to explore.
What to do:
- Hiking: Check out the trails at Mueller State Park Campground. One reviewer mentioned, "Short walk to Grouse peak," making it a great spot for those who love to hike.
- Fishing: Head to Stoll Mountain Campground — Eleven Mile State Park for some fishing. A visitor shared, "Take a canoe, kayak, or fishing poles and enjoy a day on the lake."
- Wildlife Watching: At Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground, you might spot deer and rabbits. One camper noted, "We saw deer multiple nights, rabbits and a skunk."
What campers like:
- Scenic Views: Campers rave about the views at Mueller State Park Campground. One review highlighted, "Campsites 8 and 9 offer stunning views of Sentinel Point."
- Clean Facilities: Many appreciate the cleanliness at Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground. A visitor said, "Very nice and clean park. Lots of wildlife."
- Family-Friendly Activities: The Colorado Springs KOA is known for its fun activities. One parent mentioned, "They do fun activities on the weekends like mining for gems and tie-dye shirts."
What you should know:
- Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Stoll Mountain Campground — Eleven Mile State Park, have basic spots with no shade. A reviewer noted, "Really basic spots with no shade so bring your own."
- Crowded on Weekends: Popular spots like Buffalo Creek Recreation Area can fill up quickly. One camper warned, "It is very difficult to find a spot on a weekend."
- Road Conditions: If you're heading to Mount Herman Road Dispersed Camping, be prepared for rough roads. A review stated, "Road was very rutted and bumpy, definitely best to have 4x4."
Tips for camping with families:
- Activities for Kids: Look for campgrounds like Colorado Springs KOA that offer playgrounds and pools. A parent shared, "Tons of activities for the kids and it’s close to all things in Colorado Springs!"
- Safety First: Always keep an eye on little ones, especially near water. One camper at Phantom Canyon Road BLM Sites mentioned, "I splashed in the creek and caught crawdads."
- Plan for Quiet Time: Many campgrounds enforce quiet hours, which can be great for families. A visitor at Golden Eagle Campground noted, "Quiet time starts at 11pm so it’s nice and quiet for the evenings."
Tips from RVers:
- Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Lone Duck Campground and Cabins mentioned, "The dump site was top notch - all tools supplied."
- Water Pressure: Be aware that some campgrounds may have low water pressure. One camper at Garden of the Gods RV Resort said, "The water pressure was low so we filled our tank and used our water pump."
- Amenities Matter: Look for campgrounds with full hookups if you need them. A visitor at Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campground appreciated, "Full hook ups. Up on the side of a mountain overlooking Colorado Springs."
Camping near Midland, CO, has something for everyone. Whether you're into hiking, fishing, or just soaking in the views, you'll find a spot that suits your style.
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