Paid dispersed camping in Uncompahgre National Forest, Big Blue sits along a creek in forested terrain with drive-in and walk-in access. Sites include picnic tables and toilet facilities, and campfires are permitted. Pets are welcome. The season runs June through September, so snow closures are possible outside that window. Campers staging from Lake City will find Big Blue roughly 14 miles north. Bring water, as no potable supply is listed.
Description
A real jewel of a secluded campground overlooking a picturesque valley adjacent to the Uncompahgre Wilderness. Located near the junction of Soldier Creek and Blue Creek with variety of hiking trails exist in the area including Big Blue Trail, Fall Creek Trail, Ridge Stock Driveway Trail and Alpine Trail. Most of these trails lead south into the wilderness where mechanized and motorized travel is not allowed. The landscape is mostly aspen and spruce trees.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBig Blue is located in Colorado near Lake City
Directions
From Sapeniro, CO, take US Rt. 50 west 9.2 miles to Forest Access/Alpine Plateau Road sign (Forest Rt. 867). Turn left at sign onto gravel road (Rt. 867) and go 21 miles to "T" intersection (Forest Rt. 868). Turn right onto Rt. 868 and go 4.7 miles into campground.
Coordinates
38.21700035 N
107.38500018 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
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 Big Blue needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 4 hrs 19 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 5 hrs 14 min from Pueblo, CO
- 5 hrs 35 min from Colorado Springs, CO
- 6 hrs 28 min from Farmington, NM
