BLM's Gunnison Field Office manages Cochetopa Canyon as a dispersed camping area along a main road corridor in south-central Colorado. No firepit, bathroom, or water is available on site. Cell service is unreliable here. Campers interested in nearby alternatives can explore campgrounds around BLM Land — Gunnison Field Office, which includes options like Cochetopa Canyon Recreation Area roughly three miles south. Bring all water, a camp stove, and a portable toilet for a self-sufficient stay.
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Map & DirectionsCochetopa Canyon is located in Colorado near Gunnison
Dispersed CampingCoordinates
38.35473072 N
106.7818083 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- 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 37 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 2 hrs 55 min from Pueblo, CO
- 3 hrs 16 min from Colorado Springs, CO
- 4 hrs 46 min from Farmington, NM
