Dispersed Camping
Horse Ranch Park (dispersed)-paonia Rd
Horse Ranch Park, near Somerset, CO, features terrain with open spaces and forested areas. Temperatures range from 20°F in winter to 80°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the Gunnison National Forest and the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.
Description
Horse Ranch Park is a large meadow about 4.5 miles west of the summit of Kebler Pass. It is on the northeast side of Kebler Pass Road, Gunnison County Road 12, and is the Trail Head for the Dark Canyon Trail #830, the Dyke Creek Trail #837, and the Dyke Mountain Bike Trail #838. The meadow receives heavy camping use from horse enthusiast who can ride into either the Raggeds Wilderness or the West Elk Wilderness. Livestock must be high-lined or contained within an electric fence or panels to reduce any impact. Please practice “Leave No Trace” horsemanship. Certified weed free hay is required on all National Forest Lands. Horse Ranch Park Brochure On the southwest side of Kebler Pass Road, across the road from Horse Ranch Park, is the Trail Head for the Cliff Creek Trail #840. This trail enters the West Elk Wilderness. At this trailhead camping is very limited with mostly room for parking.
Location
Horse Ranch Park (dispersed)-paonia Rd is located in Colorado
Directions
**From Paonia:** Travel northeast on Highway 133 for approximately 15 miles to County Road 12, Kebler Pass Road. Turn right onto CR 12 and continue east for approximately 19 miles. Horse Ranch Park dispersed camping area is an open meadow on the left just over the bridge. **From Crested Butte:** Travel west on County Road 12, Kebler Pass Road, for approximately 11 miles. Horse Ranch Park dispersed camping area is an open meadow on the right just before the bridge.
Coordinates
38.86300098 N
107.16100055 W
Detours Nearby
Kebler Pass Designated Dispersed - PERMANENTLY CLOSED
6 min away
Paradise Divide Dispersed Camping - NO LONGER DISPERSED
54 min away
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 9 min from Grand Junction
- 4 hrs 18 min from Denver
- 4 hrs 27 min from Boulder
- 5 hrs 5 min from Colorado Springs
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
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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