Hikers seeking lakeside camping will find tent-only sites scattered along the forest trail beyond where vehicle access ends at Fall River Reservoir. The dispersed camping area requires a short walk from the road terminus, with multiple spots available deeper into the woods along the lake shore. A 4WD vehicle handles the access road best, though high clearance isn't strictly necessary with careful line selection.
Campers can expect one bar of intermittent Verizon LTE service for basic texts and calls. Campfires and alcohol are permitted, but pets are not allowed. For those preferring established sites, Chinns Lake Dispersed Camping sits just south of the reservoir.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & Directionsfall river reservoir is located in Colorado near Empire
Dispersed CampingCoordinates
39.81963602927966 N
105.6907277294305 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 9/11/26
VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 9/11/26- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 9/11/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 9/11/26
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 9/11/26
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 9/11/26
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Fires
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.
Drive Time
- 1 hr 20 min from Denver, CO
- 1 hr 29 min from Boulder, CO
- 2 hrs 1 min from Greeley, CO
- 2 hrs 4 min from Fort Collins, CO
