Dispersed camping spreads across the south shore of Mountain Home Reservoir, where campers set up along dirt roads that branch from the main access route. The area sits on public land with basic facilities including vault toilets, though campers should come prepared with their own water and supplies. Cell service reaches most camping spots, and both campfires and pets are permitted throughout the dispersed sites.
The reservoir provides fishing opportunities and water access, while the surrounding high desert landscape offers views toward the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Mountain Home Reservoir sits less than a mile north for those preferring more structured camping. Sites vary in size and privacy depending on how far campers venture from the main road.
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Location
Dispersed CampingMountain Home Reservoir South is located in Colorado
Coordinates
37.38892734 N
105.3838168 W
Connectivity
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T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonNo Coverage
AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- 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.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 1 hr 37 min from Pueblo, CO
- 2 hrs 16 min from Colorado Springs, CO
- 2 hrs 42 min from Santa Fe, NM
- 3 hrs 55 min from Farmington, NM
