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Laramie River Road Dispersed

Laramie River Road Dispersed, near Bellvue, Colorado, is a fantastic spot for those who crave a bit of wilderness without the frills. This area offers a mix of camping options, whether you prefer pitching a tent, parking an RV, or even cozying up in a cabin or yurt.

The scenery here is stunning, with plenty of wildlife sightings, including deer and moose. Many visitors have raved about the peaceful atmosphere, with one camper noting, “It’s beautiful and quiet,” making it a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Just keep in mind that it can get busy during the summer months, so if you’re after solitude, timing your visit is key.

You won’t find amenities like drinking water or electric hookups, but that’s part of the charm. Campers appreciate the freedom to have fires and the ability to explore the surrounding nature without the constraints of a traditional campground. As one reviewer put it, “There’s a lot of great spots with beautiful views.”

If you’re up for some adventure, the nearby areas offer excellent fishing and hiking opportunities. Just be prepared for the elements—bring bug spray for those pesky deer flies and mosquitoes. With its breathtaking views and abundant wildlife, Laramie River Road Dispersed is a solid choice for anyone looking to connect with nature.

Description

National Forest

Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland

Located on the southern end of the Medicine Bow Mountain Range in north central Colorado, Rawah Wilderness was designated by the Wilderness Act of 1964 and now contains 73,868 acres. "Rawah" is a Native American term meaning "wild place."

Elevations in the Rawah Wilderness range from 8,400 to 13,000 feet. The high peaks were carved by glaciers, resulting in spectacular cirque lakes and moraines. There are twenty-five named lakes, ranging in size from five to 39 acres. This high alpine area contains the headwaters of the McIntyre, Rawah, and Fall Creeks, as well as the Laramie River.

The Rawahs are host to mammals such as elk, moose, mule deer, black bear, bighorn sheep, marmot and beaver. There are many species of birds including the red-tailed hawk, white-tailed ptarmigan, golden eagle, raven, Steller's Jay and a variety of warblers. Lakes and streams are inhabited with lake, cutthroat, rainbow and brown trout. Graylings are also found in this area.

The Rawah Wilderness is very popular with summer backpackers, hikers and anglers. It is also popular with hunters in the fall. To encounter the fewest people, plan your trip for mid-week and use less popular trails.

Always use Leave No Trace techniques to help keep this area wild, clean and pristine.

Motorized equipment, or mechanized transportation is prohibited, including motorcycles, chain saws, bicycles or carts. Wheelchairs are exempt. Group size is limited to 12 people and/or livestock combined. Camping and campfires are prohibited within 200’ feet of all lakes, streams and trails to protect water quality, sensitive vegetation and to help assure solitude. Thin soils and mountain vegetation are easily damaged by fire and fires scar rocks and soil. Use a stove, a fire pan or an existing fire ring when and where fires are allowed. Campfires are prohibited in the alpine areas above 10,800 feet. Campfires consume scarce vegetation and leave permanent scars on the fragile soils of the area. Pets must be on a handheld leash at all times if hiking. Equestrian riders can have dogs under voice control.

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Location

Laramie River Road Dispersed is located in Colorado

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Coordinates

40.69767912 N
105.85993797 W

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
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  • Group
  • Cabins
  • Yurts
  • Equestrian

Features

For Campers

  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Pull-Through Sites
  • Big Rig Friendly

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.


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Reviewed Jun. 19, 2024

Down by the river

Loads of options going down 103. Found a solid spot by the river that even had a few primitive structures built. Great fishing and pondering spot until neighbors rolled in on both sides. Guessing you can generally count on neighbors in summer months even in seemingly nestled spots quite a ways down 103 and it was a a random Monday. I still had plenty of space and privacy. But I could hear a group of RVers playing music through the trees (and they were in view, too) at night which led me to seek a new spot after night one.

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Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Laramie River Road Dispersed by Marasha , June 19, 2024
  • Review photo of Laramie River Road Dispersed by Marasha , June 19, 2024
  • Review photo of Laramie River Road Dispersed by Marasha , June 19, 2024
Reviewed Aug. 15, 2023

Beautiful and remote very brushy near lots of private land with amazing views

A nice lake and lots of private was a beautiful location though I happened across an area with lots of private land making it a challenge to explore for me no cell service. Very quiet from planes and light or any other noise pollution caught some epic views of does bucks a moose and a family of black bears bring bug juice the deer flys and mosquitos mean business.

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Laramie River Road Dispersed by shawn L., August 15, 2023
  • Review photo of Laramie River Road Dispersed by shawn L., August 15, 2023
Reviewed Jun. 20, 2022

July 2022

Plenty of camping sites even though some were destroyed in the fires. Options for camping in campgrounds, close to others, or more alone. Options to camp near the lake, river, or on dry land.options for large or small camping areas. Peaceful and beautiful. We will go back again for sure.

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Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Laramie River Road Dispersed by Justina , June 20, 2022
  • Review photo of Laramie River Road Dispersed by Justina , June 20, 2022
  • Review photo of Laramie River Road Dispersed by Justina , June 20, 2022
Reviewed Jul. 19, 2021

Private but Burned

Very pretty camping & a lot of it along the road. There’s a lake & a cute lil creek that runs off from it, that makes wonderful sound atmosphere but does mean bugs. The road is very easy going, made it out in my Prius with no problems. The area is extremely fire damaged in places & there is a fire ban in effect when we were there over 4th of July.

Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Laramie River Road Dispersed by Molly U., July 19, 2021
  • Review photo of Laramie River Road Dispersed by Molly U., July 19, 2021
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Reviewed Sep. 28, 2020

Gorgeous

Tons of dispersed camping along the road, but it can be busy. Wildlife is abundant with tons of deer and moose in the area. Topography is Aspen wetlands and is beautiful. The road is a county dirt road but it is very well maintained and fairly wide.

  • Review photo of Laramie River Road Dispersed by Justin D., September 28, 2020
Reviewed Jun. 10, 2020

Beautiful spot

From Chambers Lake north down FS 103 youll find a lot of dispersed camping and a lot of great spots with beautiful views. The closer you are to the lake the busier it will be as the Chambers Lake spots get hammered with people every weekend and youll be eating dust as well. Further down the road you get it opens up with some nice areas to camp. Ive seen most vehicles make their way down this road with no issue and that includes RVs w/ toy haulers. Its dispersed so no bathrooms, cell service, and the closest amenities are towards Walden and the town of Rustic. One of my favorite spots but I choose wisely when to camp in order to avoid the mass gathering of campers on the weekends. Enjoy!

Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Apr. 12, 2019

Off the grid

We love taking our kids and dog camping out here. It is dispersed camping and it’s first come first serve. There is a camp ground near by with a porta-potty and there is a small market about 10-20 miles away. There is no cell service but there are call boxes in the area and we often see rangers driving by. There is fire permitted depending on the fire ban in area at the time and you can only camp where there are fire rings. You can’t cut down trees for wood but we usually chop up trees that are already down and dead. You can buy wood at the shop. There is a lot of wildlife in the area so be careful. We have had full grown moose run through our camp site and there has been reports of black bears near by as well as elk and deer. It does get cold at night even in summer as it’s about 9,000 ft above sea level.

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Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Laramie River Road Dispersed by Darla R., April 12, 2019
  • Review photo of Laramie River Road Dispersed by Darla R., April 12, 2019
  • Review photo of Laramie River Road Dispersed by Darla R., April 12, 2019

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are fires allowed at Laramie River Road Dispersed?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Laramie River Road Dispersed, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Laramie River Road Dispersed have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Laramie River Road Dispersed does not have wifi.