Routt National Forest manages this free dispersed camping area along FR 302 near Rabbit Ears Pass, where terrain shifts between forested sections and open ground. No facilities are provided. The corridor has several nearby dispersed options, including FR-302 Dispersed Camping - Rabbit Ears Pass just down the road. Campers based in the region exploring camping near Steamboat Springs will find this pass area a workable staging point for high-country trips.
Description
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. Across the forests, opportunities range from dispersed camping miles into wilderness or just off a forest road in designated dispersed areas. Make sure to bring everything you need when dispersed camping, as water, restrooms, and fire rings may not be available nearby, and always remember to follow Leave No Trace principles.
Use the links below to explore the wide range of dispersed opportunities the forests and grasslands have to offer. For comprehensive information on dispersed camping opportunities, please contact the ranger district office in the area you plan to visit.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsFR 302 Rabbit Ears Pass is located in Colorado near Steamboat Springs
Dispersed CampingCoordinates
40.37381866127963 N
106.66881846079417 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 12 usersLast on 9/4/26
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
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 FR 302 Rabbit Ears Pass - dispersed camping needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 23 min from Denver, CO
- 2 hrs 33 min from Boulder, CO
- 2 hrs 44 min from Fort Collins, CO
- 3 hrs 5 min from Greeley, CO
