Sitting above the Colorado River Valley about two miles up a rough dirt road east of campgrounds near Eagle, Bellyache Road is a dispersed BLM camping area that climbs roughly a thousand feet before opening up to open sightlines across the surrounding ridgelines. Sites are not marked. Campers navigate by looking for existing fire rings scattered along the road.
The access road is the defining factor here. Reviewers consistently flag it as heavily rutted, with deep gashes that require slow, deliberate driving. Four-wheel drive is strongly recommended, and high clearance of at least eight inches helps after rain, when the road turns muddy. Allison K. sums it up plainly: "very rutted out, not recommended for trailers or sedans." One reviewer brought a travel trailer and managed, but others warn there are no turnaround points, making that a serious commitment. Sedans should not attempt the road at all.
Wind is consistent and can be intense at the top. There is some tree cover and shade in spots, but no shelter from gusts. The area is otherwise clean for dispersed BLM land, aside from occasional broken glass left by previous visitors. Hikers use the road in the mornings and mountain bikers frequent nearby trails, so expect some foot and bike traffic. Cell service is available. No water or facilities are on site, so campers need to arrive fully self-contained. A high-clearance, four-wheel-drive vehicle and a dry weather forecast make the biggest difference in whether this spot is accessible at all.
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Map & DirectionsBellyache Road is located in Colorado near Eagle
Coordinates
39.65157562 N
106.782464 W
Connectivity
T-MobilePossible CoverageVerified by 22 usersLast on 7/27/26
VerizonLTESome Coverage
AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/27/26
Connectivity
- T-MobilePossible CoverageVerified by 22 usersLast on 7/27/26
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/27/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Dispersed
- Group
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
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
- 1 hr 45 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 2 hrs 1 min from Denver, CO
- 2 hrs 11 min from Boulder, CO
- 2 hrs 46 min from Fort Collins, CO
