Dispersed camping along Cochetopa Canyon puts campers directly on BLM land managed by the Gunnison Field Office, with drive-in access and no developed facilities to speak of. No hookups, no assigned sites. Nearby, Cochetopa Canyon sits 3.4 miles north and Cochetopa Creek Rec Site less than a mile south, giving the area a cluster of dispersed options for those moving through this stretch of western Colorado. Come with water, a self-sufficient setup, and low expectations for crowds.
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Map & DirectionsCochetopa Canyon Recreation Area is located in Colorado near Powderhorn
Dispersed CampingCoordinates
38.30753204 N
106.7638158 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 9/6/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 9/6/26
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
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Cochetopa Canyon Recreation Area needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 43 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 3 hrs from Pueblo, CO
- 3 hrs 21 min from Colorado Springs, CO
- 4 hrs 52 min from Farmington, NM
