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.

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.

Allen Basin Reservoir Dispersed

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Allen Basin Reservoir is roughly 1 mile from Crosho Lake. The only way to access this reservoir is by using trail #1181 and either hiking in, or using an ATV/dirtbike. You can not drive back to this reservoir. 

There are roughly 6-8 dispersed camp spots on the road towards Allen Basin Reservoir. We camped at this spot for 3 days, and 2 nights and loved it! Plenty of coverage from the close by trees, access to the trail directly behind our camp spot, and there was a make shift bench made from a fallen tree! We highly recommend this spot, but do recommend driving a 4x4 vehicle to get here, and don't forget the bug spray!

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