Dry sage scrub and gravel roads define the experience at Durfield Dispersed Camping, a BLM area on the outskirts of Bayfield, Colorado. The access road is straightforward, graded gravel that handles standard two-wheel-drive vehicles without trouble. Roughly 10 to 15 sites are spread across the area, though quality varies considerably from spot to spot.
Cell coverage here is notable. A Verizon tower sits within a few hundred yards, and reviewers have confirmed full 5G UW signal across many sites, which is uncommon for dispersed camping in this part of Colorado. What the area lacks is elevation or topographic relief; as one reviewer put it, "there is no views tho," and that assessment holds. The terrain is flat, open, and dusty, with roaming cattle a regular presence. Dust and cow activity are genuine nuisances worth factoring into site selection.
The campground closes from December through April. Campfires, pets, and alcohol are all permitted, and the area is accessible to larger rigs given the manageable road conditions. Nearby, Bayfield/Durango Dispersed Camping sits just to the northwest and draws from the same BLM-managed land base, giving campers a close alternative if Durfield's sites are occupied. Those wanting a broader look at campsites near Bayfield will find additional options ranging from developed facilities to other dispersed areas in the region.
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Map & DirectionsDurfield Dispersed Camping is located in Colorado near Bayfield
Dispersed CampingCoordinates
37.2257985 N
107.6945045 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 15 usersLast on 9/9/26
VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 46 usersLast on 9/9/26- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 9/9/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 15 usersLast on 9/9/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 46 usersLast on 9/9/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 9/9/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- 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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Drive Time
- 55 min from Farmington, NM
- 3 hrs 19 min from Santa Fe, NM
- 3 hrs 20 min from Albuquerque, NM
- 4 hrs 17 min from Grand Junction, CO
