BLM Camping off 139

This turned out to be an easy to access spot on our Colorado road trip. Just off the highway so not too much rough driving. The van had no problem with the roads, and the spot was nice, level, secluded, and had a great view at sunset. Could hear gun shots in the distance, but still felt safe and these died out by sunset.

On a June Friday night, when the nearby state parks were completely booked, we were one of two groups I saw. As the other review mentioned, take 139 to get here, the road closest to the bridge has more “spots” but also more trash, the next one up the hill has more views, but rougher road and you’ll essentially have to make your own spot. Price is right!

Our gps wanted us to take either a private property route or a waterway that wasn’t a road so Mae sure to look at your route before you go. There’s a few spots that were mostly full when we got here but they’re pretty open and fairly level.

This works for an overnight place to pull off and sleep. There are at least a dozen deer carcasses throughout the camping area and bones everywhere. Trash has been dumped in the ravine. Lots of flies.

Very easy to get to via the 139. The drive in locations are level and the sites are easy to reach with a camper van.

However, what surprised us was the amount of empty gun ammunition laying around on the campsite. As a European this might be more confronting than for a USA citizen, but it made us feel a bit uncomfortable. The sound of people doing target practice nearby also didn't help. Furthermore there was some burnt couches and chairs dumped on site 1 which contributed to the site feeling a bit sketchy.

Overall, we hade a fine overnight stay.

Quiet area for a quick stop overnight. 3 pull through spots great for a camper or smaller RV plus a couple of back in spots with rock fire rings. Near town and close to i70.

Note: there are several coyotes in the area. Be sure to keep an eye on your pets.

Entrance is via 139 just before the 8 mile marker, you have to drive over a cattle grate and road is gravel. We were in a 28ft RV and the first 3 pullouts were very accessible, last one (furthest from the 139) was a little sketchy to reach at 10pm - would recommend for a smaller rv / 4x4 as there were a couple of large pot holes. We relied on Google maps satellite view to guide parking / finding pullouts at night.

No facilities I could see but there where 5rvs & caravans parked overnight. Pretty view over distance mountains & mesas at sunrise.

One pile of illegally dumped rubbish present else fairly clean/pristine.

Turn left right before mile marker 8 on 139. Plenty of big, open pull-offs with wide open views of the area including Highline Lake at certain spots. Came late on a weeknight and only saw one other vehicle. Minimal noise from highway. Awesome!