Dispersed Camping
Gordon Gulch Dispersed Area
About
USDA Forest Service
Five miles north of Nederland, National Forest System Road (NFSR) 226, commonly known as Gordon Gulch, turns east off of Colorado Highway 72. NFSR 226 intersects other forest roads: NFSR 314, 228, 233 and their off-shoots. There are 15 numbered, designated campsites scattered along the road system within 1.5 miles east of Highway 72. Camping is permitted in designated sites only. Take care when driving in this area. Snow and mud can persist through most of the year. The free Boulder Ranger District Motor Vehicle Use Map displays National Forest System (NFS) routes open to motorized travel and is available online and at the Boulder Ranger District offfice.
Streams; treat water for drinking.
Reservation Info
Camping is limited to 14 consecutive days in one location. After 14 days, the campsite must be moved a minimum of three miles. Camping can then continue for another 14 days. Camping is restricted to 28 days in any 60-day period.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonGood
- AT&TPoor
- T-MobileGood
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
ScoutLots of free, easily accessible sites
You'll hear some OHV activity, but we always enjoy camping here. Bring lots of water in the summer, or a filter in the spring when the snow is melting.
Scout out the area ahead if you don't have a high clearance AWD/4X4.
You could find yourself on a washed out road in a hurry.
ScoutNot a fan
The reviews gave me high hopes but people are rude here. I wouldn’t stay again. I also saw a moose crossing through site 8. There’s also trash left around the roads.
ScoutGood enough
I had to pick up 4 kitchen bags of trash to use a spot..there are a couple of spots that are trashed.. I'll probably clean them too.. got 2 bars on TMobile 5g home internet.. good enough
Location
Gordon Gulch Dispersed Area is located in Colorado
Directions
From Nederland, head north on Colorado Highway 72 for five miles and turn east onto NFSR 226 (this turnoff is 1/2 mile north of milepost 37). Numbered campsites are located along NFSR's 226, 314, 228 and 233 and their off-shoots.
Coordinates
40.01034458493781 N
105.49998176125736 W