This free dispersed camping area in San Isabel National Forest requires navigating a rocky access road with potholes and ruts, though reviewers report it remains passable for RVs up to 24 feet. The road includes one challenging switchback near the top where staying right helps avoid washout areas. Seventeen to eighteen sites spread across several short trails offer both pull-through spots and walk-in options, with site #1 requiring a short hike for tent campers seeking more solitude.
Sites provide adequate spacing between neighbors and accommodate larger rigs, though windy conditions can complicate campfire management. Verizon users report two bars of cell service at upper sites. A portable toilet serves the area, and campers can stay up to 14 days. The location draws crowds on pleasant weather days, so early arrival helps secure preferred spots among the rock formations that dot the campgrounds around San Isabel National Forest.
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Location
Dispersed CampingBuena Vista Dispersed is located in Colorado
Coordinates
38.86988163852766 N
106.03639085876586 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 4/20/26
AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 4/20/26
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 4/20/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 4/20/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
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.
Drive Time
- 1 hr 46 min from Colorado Springs, CO
- 2 hrs from Pueblo, CO
- 2 hrs 8 min from Denver, CO
- 2 hrs 18 min from Boulder, CO
