Dispersed Camping
Bear River Designated Dispersed
Bear River Designated Dispersed camping area near Yampa, CO, is surrounded by forested terrain and rolling hills. Summer temperatures range from 50°F to 80°F, while winter temperatures can drop to 10°F to 30°F. Nearby attractions include the Flat Tops Wilderness Area and Stagecoach State Park, offering opportunities for hiking and fishing.
Description
US Forest Service
Routt National Forest
ABOUT: Located in the heart of the Flat Tops just outside Yampa on Forest Service Road 900. This area has 26 designated dispersed camping sites. (Dispersed camping is defined as camping sites that are outside of the campgrounds andd o not have services such as toilets, electric, water or trash.) Though these sites offer less tree shade coverage than Bear Lake Campground, the views are wide open and spectacular of the reservoir and the Flat Tops at these designated sites. Potable water and vault toilets are available a few miles away at Bear Lake, Horseshoe and Coldsprings campgrounds. AMENITIES: Each designated dispersed site has 1 picnic table and 1 fire grate. BOAT REGULATIONS : Electric trolling motors and internal combustion engines _ are allowed. (This is the only reservoir combustion engines are allowed)_ HIKING NEARBY: There are 3 Trailheads located off Forest Service Road 900. Mandall Lakes Trailhead, Smith Lake Trailhead, and Stillwater Trailhead, all within a short driving distance. Stop into the Yampa Ranger Station for free trail guides. FIRE RESTRICTIONS: Please check with the Yampa Ranger Station to find out if there are any current fire restrictions. 970-638-4516 DIRECTIONS: From Downtown Yampa, Take Cty Rd 7 just behind the local General Store, (Montgomery’s) for 7 miles, it will then turn into gravel and this is when the road becomes Forest Service Road 900, stay on FS RD 900 for approximately 4 more miles until you see Yamcolo on the left side. It is the first of the three reservoirs located on Forest Service Rd 900. These sites can accomodate most trailers up to 35 feet depending on the site.
Location
Bear River Designated Dispersed is located in Colorado
Directions
Directions from Yampa: Travel S/SW on County Rd 7 for approximately 7 miles to FDR 900. Follow FDR 900 for approximately another 3 miles to 13 miles. Sites are located along this 10 mile stretch of FDR 900.
Coordinates
40.0582722 N
107.0242504 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonGood
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Dispersed
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
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
- 2 hrs 57 min from Denver
- 2 hrs 59 min from Grand Junction
- 3 hrs 7 min from Boulder
- 3 hrs 42 min from Fort Collins
