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Elk River Dispersed

Elk River Dispersed is located in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland. The terrain consists of forested areas and open grasslands. Nearby attractions include the scenic Elk River and hiking trails, with temperatures ranging from 30°F in winter to 80°F in summer.

Description

USDA Forest Service

Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland

Setting up your own campsite away from developed fee sites, also known as dispersed camping, is allowed in most places. From getting away from it all to just enjoying a weekend with friends, dispersed camping can make for a great story.

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Location

Elk River Dispersed is located in Colorado

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Coordinates

40.75669 N
106.812995 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
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  • T-Mobile
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  • Dispersed

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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 Sep. 4, 2023

Great for drive in/hike in

DONT FORGET TO VISIT CLARK STORE, its very close

drove here in toyota prius. There is a parking lot at the entrance to the dispersed camping where it forks into two roads to access parking spots. The forest service road was in amazing condition to access it.

I decided to hike up ontop a large rock formation because i wanted the killer views. Just enough dirt up there to pitch a tent.

There is dispersed camping along the river where a lot of rv’s were pitched up. I didnt want to be near any of them cause im tent camping

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Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Elk River Dispersed by Conner , September 4, 2023
  • Review photo of Elk River Dispersed by Conner , September 4, 2023
Reviewed Dec. 6, 2022

Along the banks of the Elk

Discovered an excellent dispersed site on 64 going east from Glen Eden. As soon as you reach BLM land there is a sign indicating Dispersed Camping on both sides of road. The south side has excellent sites along the fast paced Elk River and views of Mt. Zirkel. Ou site was nestled in the spruce and fur with small game chattering often.

Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Elk River Dispersed by Mike W., December 6, 2022
  • Review photo of Elk River Dispersed by Mike W., December 6, 2022
  • Review photo of Elk River Dispersed by Mike W., December 6, 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is there cell phone reception at Elk River Dispersed?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is unknown.