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Dispersed Camping

Picket Wire Corrals

3 Reviews

Picket Wire Corrals is located near La Junta, Colorado, featuring flat terrain with sparse vegetation. Temperatures range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 90s in summer. Nearby attractions include the Picketwire Canyonlands, known for its dinosaur tracks and historic sites.

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Picket Wire Corrals is located in Colorado

Coordinates

37.6589222 N
103.6199888 W

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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 48 min from Pueblo
1 hr 48 min from Pueblo
2 hrs 27 min from Colorado Springs
2 hrs 27 min from Colorado Springs
3 hrs 17 min from Denver
3 hrs 17 min from Denver
3 hrs 43 min from Boulder
3 hrs 43 min from Boulder

Vanessa M.

Legend

Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020

Probably not intended for camping.

There is a vault toilet and cattle corrals here. I'm not sure it is an intended spot for camping, but if the road to Withers canyon is closed because of rain, I'm sure its reasonable to camp here. I recommend driving the extra six miles to the Withers canyon campground, but keep in mind that road isn't passable when wet.

Nick K.

Traveler

Reviewed May. 29, 2019

Great camping spot !

There’s disperse camping everywhere around the trailhead, which gives lead to endless campsites. You can even have a safe fire as long as fire danger is low. The hike is easy going and very scenic. Started at 1 p.m. was back at camp by 7. Only con is there is lots of cactus around.

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Pam G.

Guide

Reviewed May. 3, 2018

Campground 3 miles beyond the corrals at Withers Canyon and Picketwire canyon dinosaur tracks trailhead. Campground has 4 sites (no camping except in sites) with fire rings. At trailhead to largest dinosaur tracksite in North America. Hike or bike 6 miles to site on the purgatory river. Dogs allowed on leash. Site was incredibly quiet and hike was nice although warm. No water on hike or at campsite!

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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.