This Bureau of Land Management campground operates with reservations available from mid-May through October on public land managed by the Little Snake Field Office. East Cross Mountain provides established camping sites accessible to visitors exploring northwestern Colorado's high desert terrain. The campground sits at elevation where campers experience cooler temperatures during summer months and variable weather conditions throughout the season.
Located roughly 12 miles from the small community of Maybell, the site serves as a base for those accessing surrounding BLM lands and nearby recreation areas. Campers can explore campgrounds near Maybell for additional options in the region. The reservation system allows advance planning for this remote location where services remain limited.
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Map & DirectionsEast Cross Mountain is located in Colorado near Maybell
Directions
Located approximately 18 miles southwest of Maybell. Take U.S. Highway 40 west of Maybell about 13.6 miles to Moffat County Road 85. Drive north on Moffat County Road 85 to the Bureau of Land Management Road 1551 and then 1.5 miles. Visitors should be aware that rough roads may exist
Address
6185 US Highway 40
Moffat, CO 81640
Coordinates
40.48200005 N
108.32100082 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 25 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 3 hrs 49 min from Provo, UT
- 4 hrs 31 min from Boulder, CO
- 4 hrs 41 min from Fort Collins, CO
