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Dispersed Camping Black Hawk
Dispersed Camping Black Hawk is located in the Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests near Black Hawk, Colorado. The terrain consists of forested areas with elevations that can affect temperatures, which typically range from 30°F to 80°F depending on the season. Nearby attractions include the historic town of Black Hawk and the scenic Peak to Peak Highway, offering opportunities for exploration and sightseeing.
Description
Free camping (dispersed) is allowed on most national forest lands except in highly developed areas - such as trailheads, campgrounds and picnic sites - and in some of our most visited places. Be sure to check for regulations in advance and look for signs in the area to indicate if camping is allowed.
Some areas allow camping in designated sites only.
Know Before You Go
Check the weather and road closures before heading up. Follow Leave No Trace principles. There are no facilities or trash receptacles. Pack out what you pack in. Make sure camping is allowed. Many lands within the national forest boundary are private or otherwise owned. Check that you’re on National Forest lands: maps. Don't stay too long. Camping is limited to 14 days within any continuous 30-day period at any location within the same 20-mile radius. See Order Plan on building a campfire? Campfire restrictions can occur any time of year. Check for fire restrictions and if you build a campfire, know how to extinguish it.
Location
Dispersed Camping Black Hawk is located in Colorado
Coordinates
39.88375673886329 N
105.6061316276788 W
Detours Nearby
Devils Thumb Lake
1 hr 2 min away
Caribu Lake V.I.A Arapahoe Pass Trail
1 hr 24 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 14 min from Boulder
- 1 hr 27 min from Denver
- 2 hrs 3 min from Greeley
- 2 hrs 4 min from Fort Collins
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Firewood Available
- Drinking Water
- Alcohol
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- 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
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Dispersed Camping Black Hawk needs a permit.
