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Allen Basin Reservoir Dispersed
Allen Basin Reservoir Dispersed is located near Yampa in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests. The terrain consists of forested areas and open spaces around the reservoir. Temperatures can range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit in spring and fall to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include Flat Tops Wilderness Area and Stagecoach State Park, offering opportunities for hiking and fishing.
Description
USDA Forest Service
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland
This Reservoir is located in Yampa, CO
The reservoir is accessed by Trail #1181. You must either hike in one mile on foot or by motorized ATV/OHV in the summer or by snowmobile in the winter. Note that ATV/OHV's must be under 50” wide.
Nearby to the trail is dispersed camping opportunities, as well as further down the road at Crosho Lake.
Both Crosho Reservoir and Allen Basin Reservoir provide good trout fishing opportunities.
Car camping opportunities at no cost are also located at Crosho Lake.
Location
Allen Basin Reservoir Dispersed is located in Colorado
Coordinates
40.16710002 N
107.05830082 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Alcohol
- Fires
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 3 hrs 2 min from Denver
- 3 hrs 4 min from Grand Junction
- 3 hrs 12 min from Boulder
- 3 hrs 40 min from Fort Collins
