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Bradfield Recreation Site

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Bradfield Recreation Site is located near the Dolores River in Colorado, surrounded by rugged terrain and open landscapes. Temperatures can range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit in winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument and McPhee Reservoir, offering opportunities for hiking and water activities.

Description

Bureau of Land Management

Bradfield is a large, open campground with a day use area and boat ramp. There are 17 designated camping spurs with picnic tables and fire rings. Ten of the sites have shade structures and one site is fully accessible for those with disabilities. There are two vault restrooms and two potable water hand pumps (seasonally operational, generally April 1st -Sept 30th). There is also an additional camping loop geared toward more dispersed camping for equestrian users (a rustic and un-maintained non-motorized trail leads downriver from here for about 8 miles, with several river crossings). The day use area has three picnic tables and shade trees. There is an $8/night camping fee on a first come first served basis. The busiest time of year is when there is a 'boatable release' on the lower Dolores from McPhee Reservoir, generally mid-April to mid-June. For more information, please contact the Tres Rios Field Office. ADA Access: Accessible Vault Restrooms

Fee Info

Day use Picnicking is Free.
Camping: $8/Night

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Location

Bradfield Recreation Site is located in Colorado

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Directions

Take Colorado Highway 184 NE from Dolores to US Highway 491. North of Pleasant View, turn east on CR T, north on CR 16, then east again on CR S down to the Dolores River.

Coordinates

37.65015006 N
108.73666082 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

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  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Available
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

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SThe Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Jun. 7, 2023

Well spaced sites, little shade

Nice camping area. Old fashioned water pump on-site. Sites were well dispersed and pretty big and level. There were a quite a number of people parked nearby fishing the river. It was not a problem but at first we were surprised when we drove in a saw a bunch of vehicles. We arrived on a Friday in early June and easily found a site.

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Reviewed Sep. 21, 2020

If peace and quiet is your goal!

Beautiful spot on the Delores River. $8/night. Lovely babbling sounds from the river as it heads south from the San Juan Mountains - after being captured and released from McPhee Reservoir. Interesting story that chronicles the river and jumps off from this site ( https://www.outsideonline.com/2399557/dolores-river-colorado-climate-change ). Vault toilets (please remember to keep the lid down). Water available from central pump. Must haul trash out. On a Sunday there we two other campers. Nice and quiet! Long well graded gravel road from Hwy 491.

  • Review photo of Bradfield Recreation Site by Lynn , September 21, 2020
  • Review photo of Bradfield Recreation Site by Lynn , September 21, 2020
  • Review photo of Bradfield Recreation Site by Lynn , September 21, 2020
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Charlie B.
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2019

So Many Stars

The sites all had ample space between them, but no real barrier. There was no light pollution, so the milkyway photos were amazing! Huge sites, picnic table with shelter, fire pit and pit toilets. It was 100% worth the $8.

We had it to ourselves 11/30/19.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are fires allowed at Bradfield Recreation Site?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Bradfield Recreation Site, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Bradfield Recreation Site have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Bradfield Recreation Site does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Bradfield Recreation Site?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is available, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is unknown.