Best Dispersed Camping near Glade Park, CO

We arrived to this campsite at sunset as the plan was to camp at Porcupine Ridge; however, it was closed. We found this campsite as our back up plan which did not disappoint. It’s somewhat close to the road; however, we only had one vehicle pass by during the night. We chose this campsite due to it being more remote compared to the other busy campsites near the entrance of Sand Flat Recreation. This campsite also offers gorgeous views with never ending large, flat rocks and juniper trees. To get into this campsite we would recommend having high clearance and off roading tires. The campsite was clean and all around a wonderful experience for our first time boondocking in Moab!

We went to Porcupine Rim Campground (Dispersed) on Oct. 15, 21 - Oct. 17, 21. The road to get yonder is uphill and bumpy, rocky. If you have sedan car I'm quite sure you'll make it up near about 150 yrd outside of Porcupine Campground, because I have 2008 KIA Optima. We went in with Subaru Crosstrek and managed to get all the way into the Campground. Right by the Campground, there are some muddy spots/pools. Close by the entrance of the Campground, it's is pretty rocky and needs pretty good clearance vehicles, but our Subaru and other folks with Toyota 4runners and Jeeps made it up yonder. If you don't think you'll make it up next my the camping spot, there is a space for you to park down yonder 'fore the entrance, and you could take a hike! Ah, fun ain't it mate. It's beauty out there. It was quite dry/humid when we came in.

Camping, It was majestic! The views are gorgeous. Sunset and Sunrise were a beaut scene. All of the campgrounds are well maintained. The toilet is located maybe less then 100 yards from where we camping (Next by the drop off), and it's clean! When my mate and I stayed up yonder, it was quite windy and chilly. Fire pits are well maintained and clean. Plenty of campgrounds also, mate. You can find dead woods around outside of the campgrounds. PLEASE! keep the place clean when you're up there! Try not to make that beautiful place dirty. Practice Leave No Trace Behind, mate. Have a great trip up there, ya?! Cheers mates!

This area is likely the last free dispersed camping area adjacent to the new Lower North Fruita Desert developed campground. However, as the developed CG expands down to main road, this area could be signed "no camping" anytime in future. As of May 2022 this area was very popular since the Upper and Lower BLM CGs had gone all reservation. Nice views, but no water, or any amenities. No trash dumpsters, even in the developed CGs. Cell signal is good for Verizon and TMobile. Only three stars as not very scenic here, absolutely NO shade, no trees and motorized use crowd base here also with the noise of motorcycles ect.

I came out here for a night's rest while on a trip, it was very remote, and slept well. I came in late in the night, but woke up to beautiful views of the surrounding area. Even though this is off the highway, you won't feel like it. You'll see some lights from the highway, as well as some light pollution from Grand Junction, but it worked perfectly to camp here. I didn't see any one else while I was out here for the night and morning I was here.

BLM road warning: The road in definitely isn't meant for a stock Prius, but it's definitely doable if you're very careful. :) Didn't quite bottom out, but got close a few times, lots of rocks as BLM roads usually have.

Directions help: I followed my Google Maps to the coordinates, and it lead me a weird way. I'd recommend reading the directions on this page to get to the intended camp site. I took a wrong turn, however, I ended up at a nice little dispersed camp site. My mistake was I took a left at the fork, instead of a right. Either way has camping spots, incase the original site is full. :)

Scenic views of Valley floor, mountains and visible changes of weather from all directions. We arrived during a week long Jeep convention and even though the town was packed with people, this specific location was remote enough few people visited.

BLM has recategorized most dispersed camping locations to be 2 miles outside the highway with clearly marked signs stating Camping 14 Day Limit or NO Camping.

This is a recent change the BLM and two counties initiated due to the amount of garbage and human waste that gets discarded at camp sites along the routes. Pack your waste back to town and dispose of it in garbage bins. 

127 traffic is fast so beware when walking, running or riding along it and expect to be passed. Shoulders are soft when moisture is present.