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Castle Rock Gulch

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Castle Rock Gulch in Colorado offers a dispersed camping experience surrounded by rugged terrain with rocky formations and sparse vegetation. The area experiences temperature ranges from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby, campers can explore the scenic beauty of Eleven Mile State Park and the trails of Pike National Forest.

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Location

Castle Rock Gulch is located in Colorado

Coordinates

38.794893 N
105.936301 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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WiFi
Unknown
Verizon
Available
AT&T
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T-Mobile
Unknown

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Dispersed
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Features

For Campers

Phone Service
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

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.

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Drive Time

1 hr 57 min from Colorado Springs
2 hrs 11 min from Pueblo
2 hrs 20 min from Denver
2 hrs 29 min from Boulder

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Reviewed May. 27, 2025

Tons of dispersed camping

Both areas, Castle rock, Gulch, and mushroom gulch have forest roads with multiple disperse, camping spots off the road in both open and secluded areas. Including areas where multiple vehicles can park and camp in the same central location. Roads continue for miles and miles with many camp spots. Some roads are well maintained while others are rockier and more rugged.

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