Hartman’s Rocks Dispersed Site, near Gunnison, Colorado, is a rugged spot that offers a unique camping experience amidst stunning natural beauty. With a variety of sites scattered across the area, you can find your own little slice of wilderness, perfect for pitching a tent or parking your RV.

This location is popular for its wide-open spaces and striking rock formations, making it a great base for hiking, mountain biking, and off-roading. Visitors have noted the abundance of trails and the chance to explore the landscape, with one camper describing it as “the surface of the moon” due to its unique terrain. While there are no amenities like drinking water or electric hookups, the freedom to camp without reservations and the allowance for pets make it a favorite among those looking to escape the hustle and bustle.

Keep in mind that it can get busy, especially during peak seasons, so be prepared for some noise from nearby off-highway vehicles. Some campers have mentioned the need to drive around a bit to find an open site, but many appreciate the spaciousness and the beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. If you're after a basic, adventurous camping experience with plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities, Hartman’s Rocks is worth checking out.

Hartman Rocks is a popular mountain bike area just a few miles southwest of Gunnison, Colorado, providing a true backyard to backcountry riding experience. Trails within this system provide a range of opportunities for all skill levels. There are plenty of natural technical slickrock features intermixed with traditional single track trails and natural surface roads. All trails, except a few serious downhill trails, provide for two way traffic creating a new experience each time you ride. Views at Hartman Rocks are spectacular especially during sunrise and sunset with the Gunnison Basin to the North and the San Juan Mountains to the south.

Roads and trails are closed south of the Powerline Road from March 15-May 15 for Gunnison Sage-grouse conservation.

One of the Bureau of Land Management's "Backyard to Backcountry" treasures, information on the  Hartman Rocks Trail was developed between IMBA and the Gunnison, CO, BLM office to provide world-class riding experiences. IMBA's data on the trail includes elevations, ratings, current conditions, photos, and comments.

Hartman’s Rocks Dispersed Site

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Dispersed camping with designated sites off dirt roads. Perfect place to rock climb, hike or dirt bike or ATV.

Unique and basic

I got out here around 7:30 and got the first one I could find, there’s a bunch of roads so it’s kind of a pick your own adventure deal. ended up about 200 yards from the next site but that didn’t bother me. Gorgeous views of Gunnison! Bathrooms and trash cans at the entrance, if you come in by the airport it’s a steep bumpy road, high clearance recommended. 

Tons of really beautiful sites

I love our campsite. We found a nice large flat area all to ourselves. A few people rolled in to the campsites around us and we were far away from the group sites which were loud. Everything was great and a few atvs came by before sundown. Once we went to bed, we were woken up multiple times by people flooring it past us with loud trailers. I understand that happens occasionally but it happened at least once an hour. I am glad it didn’t wake our kid but it was pretty frustrating that people weren’t more considerate coming through in the early hours. 

Amazing camp site, loud and busy

It took a lot of driving to find a campsite open. Midweek on September 20. Not that there aren't a lot of sites, you just have to do a lot of driving.
If you arrive at dusk, watch out for bikes and dirtbikes without lights.

Lots of campsites but far apart

There are lots of spots to camp and cool areas to hike, UTV and mountain bike. Not too far out of town either.


Surface of the moon

Spent a night on a nice weekend in late April. Lots of sites, though had to drive around a bit to find one. No one camped in the two spots next to us, so I imagine it gets a lot noisier in the summer. Wide open spaces, cool rocks. A couple vault toilets here and there. lots of ohvs cruising around. 

Beautiful, lots of sites, busy

Found this place really by accident just needing a place for the night while passing through. Planning to come back next week to stay a while! So many off road paths, plenty of camping even for my 20ft camper and lots of rock climbing! So excited to come back!

Photos of Hartman’s Rocks Dispersed Site

Real photos from real campers