Cow Creek Dispersed is located near varied terrain with open spaces and wooded areas. Temperatures can range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during spring and fall to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the scenic Flat Tops Wilderness Area and the White River National Forest, offering opportunities for hiking and wildlife viewing.

Cow Creek Dispersed

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The Cow Creek Information Kiosk has two or three nice camping/parking spots.   
  
No bathrooms, water, etc.  Just pure dispersed camping.   
  
Cow Creek does offer fresh water if it's running.  There is a water crossing to get to the kiosk area, so during spring runoff, it may be inaccessible without a high-clearance vehicle.

Out of the way camp

Here on a Friday in early May and it’s absolutely gorgeous. The public land area is ginormous and there’s only one other group camping here that I know of. Upon arrival, I drove about 3 miles down the creek just to check it all out. It was beautiful but very remote and the roads definitely require 4wd. Found a spot about 2 miles down the stream that I liked a lot but found animal bones, a ripped down barbwire fence, and bear tracks. Took that as a sign to go back towards the entrance a bit before setting up. Campgrounds are well maintained and close to creek. Very spacious. Nice and flat. Great one night spot if you’re headed to Moab from Denver. 

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