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Dispersed Camping

Melon Valley State Wildlife Area

Melon Valley State Wildlife Area in Colorado features flat terrain with sparse vegetation. Temperatures range from 20°F in winter to 90°F in summer. Nearby, visitors can explore the John Martin Reservoir State Park, offering opportunities for fishing and bird watching.

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Location

Melon Valley State Wildlife Area is located in Colorado

Detail location of campground

Coordinates

38.10238121 N
103.7319021 W

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Access

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

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Unknown
  • AT&T
    Available
  • T-Mobile
    Available

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Dispersed

Features

For Campers

  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Pets

For Vehicles

  • Big Rig Friendly

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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3 Reviews

Reviewed Sep. 17, 2024

Last minute slept in car

Place was quiet, besides animals. Pulled over and parked for the night. It was chill no one bothered us. Shell casings everywhere, seems like we always wake up and find out we're in a shooting range. Saw some tracks, bear maybe? Kept the doors locked.

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Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Melon Valley State Wildlife Area by TRISTAN B., September 17, 2024
  • Review photo of Melon Valley State Wildlife Area by TRISTAN B., September 17, 2024
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Reviewed Jun. 16, 2024

Great Last Minute Save

Last minute ditch effort to find a spot after driving 21 hours. Nice and quiet from any traffic and perfect breeze from the river. Woke up to a beautiful sunrise. Wouldn’t stay here for the day but a beautiful random spot!

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Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Melon Valley State Wildlife Area by Mia W., June 16, 2024
  • Review photo of Melon Valley State Wildlife Area by Mia W., June 16, 2024
  • Review photo of Melon Valley State Wildlife Area by Mia W., June 16, 2024
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Reviewed May. 26, 2024

Adequate with a great view

It was just a place to park. I only went to sleep for the night, which was fine. I would not want to spend more time than that. I saw a sign that said no fire. But it’s right on the Arkansas River, so at least it had a pretty view

SiteIt’s just a parking area
Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Melon Valley State Wildlife Area by azul darcy L., May 26, 2024
  • Review photo of Melon Valley State Wildlife Area by azul darcy L., May 26, 2024
  • Review photo of Melon Valley State Wildlife Area by azul darcy L., May 26, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Melon Valley State Wildlife Area have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Melon Valley State Wildlife Area does not have wifi.