Archaeology and hiking draw visitors to Canyon of the Ancients, a dispersed camping area on BLM land managed by the Tres Rios Field Office in southwestern Colorado. No designated sites, water, or hookups are available here. Cutthroat Castle Trailhead BLM Dispersed (Tres Rios) sits immediately adjacent, and Sand Canyon Dispersed Camping provides another option in the same landscape. Bring all water, pack out all waste, and plan arrival before dark since the terrain and site selection require daylight.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsCanyon of the Ancients Dispersed Camping is located in Colorado near Towaoc
Coordinates
37.446022 N
108.9732705 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
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- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Features
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 10 min from Farmington, NM
- 3 hrs 48 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 4 hrs 50 min from Albuquerque, NM
- 5 hrs 8 min from Santa Fe, NM
