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Best Dispersed Camping near Kremmling, CO

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Dispersed camping around Kremmling, Colorado offers several free primitive sites on public lands. Notable locations include Hot Sulphur Springs SWA - Joe Gerrans Unit, Taco Night Dispersed, and Ute Pass Dispersed Camping. Rock Creek Rec Area provides excellent access for both tents and RVs with established fire rings. According to reviews, Ute Pass Dispersed Camping features "lots of sites available" with spots along the river that are "easy enough to find with GPS coordinates." These areas typically operate on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservation systems.

Most dispersed sites near Kremmling lack amenities such as drinking water, toilets, or trash service. Campers must pack in all necessary supplies and pack out all waste. Fire regulations vary seasonally, with bans frequently implemented during dry periods. Several campers noted that road conditions can be challenging, particularly after rain. As one visitor to the area mentioned, "The dirt trail is a bit bumpy but most cars can make it." High-clearance 4WD vehicles are recommended for accessing more remote sites, especially those along forest service roads.

The elevation in this region ranges from 7,000 to 9,000 feet, resulting in cool nights even during summer months. Weather conditions can change rapidly, so proper preparation is essential. Campers should check current fire restrictions before their trip by contacting the local ranger district office. The standard stay limit is 14 days within a 30-day period on most public lands. Wildlife encounters are common; proper food storage is necessary to prevent attracting bears and other animals. Cell service is limited or nonexistent in many areas, so downloading offline maps before arrival is advisable.

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Best Dispersed Sites Near Kremmling, Colorado (172)

    1. Taco Night Dispersed

    4 Reviews
    Kremmling, CO
    2 miles

    "Quiet camping outside of Kremmling. Fire ring was on site. No trees but a private place to spend the night. This is a good place for overnight but not nice enough to want to spend more than a night."

    "All around this BLM land there are many spots with stone fire rings to camp at."

    2. Hot Sulphur Springs SWA - Joe Gerrans Unit

    6 Reviews
    Parshall, CO
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 725-6200

    "Nice area to set up camp and fish on the Colorado River. There is a bear-proof dumpster and a portapotty (BYO TP) available."

    "This is a free, very primitive campground right off of highway along the Colorado River."

    3. Muddy Creek Camp

    1 Review
    Kremmling, CO
    1 mile

    4. Rock Creek Designated Dispersed Camping

    25 Reviews
    Silverthorne, CO
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 468-5400

    "WARNING: The road to the camping locations is very bumpy, narrow, and has some large rocks. AWD with high clearance or 4x4 is recommended. This location was great!"

    "This spot was easily accessible with high clearance. I arrived at 11am on Wednesday July 3 and only two sites were occupied."

    5. Ute Pass Dispersed Camping

    13 Reviews
    Heeney, CO
    21 miles

    "Just got back from a solo camping trip at the Ute pass dispersed camping site. My usual spot was under a fire ban, but I acted quick and found this place."

    "We came here after failing to find a dispersed location closer to Silverthorne. It turned out to be a hidden gem with lots of secluded sites."

    6. Pinion Pine Dispersed Campground

    1 Review
    Kremmling, CO
    8 miles

    "The access track (off Trough Rd) had one huge rut that a smaller car might find a bit hairy but we saw a small SUV had gotten in there."

    7. Red Dirt Reservoir

    3 Reviews
    Kremmling, CO
    13 miles

    "Spots for dispersed camping around the reservoir are only around the one end of the road and there are a good half dozen or so but they are all pretty good sized."

    8. Rock Creek Rec Area

    2 Reviews
    Kremmling, CO
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (307) 745-2300

    "Some are more accessible than others, but main road is well maintained. Definitely buggy during the summer, but manageable. Most if not all sites are right next to the creek."

    "secluded and quiet, sites have mountain grass. creek runs next to sites on west side.  #5 is my favorite. fishing, wildflowers, hiking.. love."

    9. Spring Creek Colorado- Dispersed Camping

    3 Reviews
    Hot Sulphur Springs, CO
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 295-6600

    "We found the perfect spot about 4-5 miles away from the turn off of hwy 40! There are about 20 sites along this road, this was one of few with a good amount of shade."

    "Found a great little location on the creek. The area was busy, but the spots were separated very well. Off the main road we found a lightly traveled side road that led to the perfect camping spot."

    10. Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Road 214 Dispersed

    2 Reviews
    Kremmling, CO
    10 miles
    Website

    "Campground Review: Great flat spot to set up camp. Been mostly cleared of deadfall, has good views off back of camp."

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  • Paulina B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 20, 2024

    Kirby Gulch

    Worth the Rough Drive

    Kirby Gulch is a fantastic spot for anyone seeking a peaceful, off-the-grid camping experience near Grant, Colorado. Situated off Route 1038, this dispersed camping area offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and easy access to outdoor activities like hiking and wildlife watching.

    The campsites are well-spaced, providing plenty of privacy, and the area is generally clean, thanks to considerate campers. Since it’s a dispersed site, there are no amenities like water or toilets, so make sure to come prepared. A high-clearance vehicle is recommended for accessing some of the sites, especially after rain or snow.

    What makes Kirby Gulch truly special is its tranquility. You can enjoy the sound of the wind through the trees, the crisp mountain air, and dazzling stargazing at night. It’s also a great starting point for exploring nearby trails or simply soaking in the serene environment.

    If you’re comfortable with primitive camping and leave-no-trace principles, Kirby Gulch is a hidden gem worth checking out.

  • Kelly G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 29, 2021

    Grays Peak Summer Trailhead Dispersed Camping

    Great base camp for summiting Gray’s/Torrey’s

    Stevens Gulch Road (321) is a dirt road off of I-70 west of Denver in the Arapaho & Rosevelt National Forests and the Pawnee National Grasslands. It has amazing scenery and access to gorgeous hiking trails to summit Gray’s, Torrey’s and Kelso Peaks. It is a fairly mellow SUV road with plenty of space to pass other vehicles and you will occasionally see passenger cars as well. The road leads to a large parking lot that fills up fast with car overflow parking spilling down both sides of the road. There are pit toilets and bear proof trash cans at the parking lot. The road continues past the parking lot a very short ways to some dispersed campsites by a river that have stone campfire rings. Definitely filter this water as there are uphill toilet paper gardens along the climb to summit.

  • Meg G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 20, 2020

    Chinns Lake Dispersed Camping

    Spectacular - 4x4 is required to access.

    We drove our BRAND NEW 4x4 Revel and were nervous the entire trip up and back.  We are a high profile vehicle, luckily we had plenty of clearance but it was very nerve wracking both up and back.  It is about 7 miles of dirt road, and 4 miles of very challenging (for me) driving.

    Be sure to follow the sign LEFT to Chinns Lake.  When you arrive, there are several dispersed campsites around the lake.  All the spots have beautiful views and tons of space between other campers.  There are firepits (even though CO is on a fire ban) that  will be nice for future visits.  We visited on Sept 17-19, 2020, so the evenings are cold and the days short.  Additionally, the water level was very low.  

    The area is nice for hiking and exploring, and especially to get away from it all.  No cell phone service.

    As the weekend approached, there were several ATV's heading up for the day.  While we were there, only 3 other groups camping on the weekend.

    You will be at 11,000 feet looking at the Continental Divide!  THIS is Colorado camping!  Enjoy and please remember to leave no trace!

  • Catherine L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 7, 2023

    Rabbit's Ear Pass East Summit FR 251

    Great forest camping spot

    Recommend 4x4 high clearance to get to the campsites. If you have low clearance, there are a couple right at the start but they don't have much tree clearance. 

    We drove about a quarter mile down the road and got a campsite that was lush with a ton of tree coverage. It felt like we were alone in the world, no other campsites in site. We even saw elk walking around the mossy ground. Bring bug spray!

    Dog friendly, no amenities.

  • Karl G.
    May. 6, 2019

    Gordon Gulch Dispersed Area

    Dispersed Campsite with Views - Gordon Gulch (4x4 recommended)

    So the Gordon Gulch dispersed camping area has around 15 numbered sites that are ok... but if you keep driving further down 233.1 you will find many more unnumbered campsites. I am reviewing one of these unnumbered campsites in particular, because this one had the best view. Before you read too far, I can't guarantee you will be able to reach this campsite without a 4X4 high clearance vehicle. We got to the site with a Jeep Wrangler and Toyota Tacoma TRD so we had no problems... I can't definitely say a Subaru would make it though. In the pictures I have included a map of the Gordon Gulch trail system. Entering through the Gordon Gulch entrance and taking 226.1 to 233.1 is the hardest route - there is one very steep and washed out spot. Entering via 120J/Switzerland Trail from the Peak to Peak Hwy and then turning right onto 233.1 is the easier option. On that map I have marked the general area of the campsite with a pink dot and here are the coordinates.

    DMS: 40°01'18.5"N 105°28'37.6"W

    DD: 40.021814, -105.477103 - if you type this into Google Maps it will locate it

    As for the actual campsite, it is a great option for spring/fall camping in Colorado. The elevation is about 8,800 ft and it is on the south side of a hill so it gets a lot of sunlight and is protected from northern winds. In terms of privacy, there are no other campsites that can be seen from this one. However, Gordon Gulch is a popular off-roading area so dirt bikes and Jeeps pass by frequently. This campsite is set up high above and away from the road though, so it is really not that bad. Another thing to point out is that this is a popular area for shooting as well, so if you absolutely hate guns it may not be the place for you. Also, as stated before, this is a dispersed campsite the only thing it has is a fire ring. Pack it in, pack it out!

  • FThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 16, 2025

    Rollins Pass Dispersed Camping

    Great spot close to Winter Park

    Went up Rollins pass road (you can access it from the Lakota Trail neighborhood or down the road a bit on 80). The first gate was open but not the second or third to get to the top where there are def more spots and fire rings. You can only camp places where there are dots on the side of the road on the official county map. Check the Rollins pass website it’s very informative and a sacred land so leave no trace. We got one of the like 3-4 spots we saw with a fire ring that wasn’t taken yet. (No fire ban 6/14/25 I check don’t worry :).. Some back trails are very hairy, pretty busy with motor vehicles but a lot of the new electric dirt bikes which don’t make much noise, probably 10-15 ppl the entire night riding by only once. Got great weather and the main trail is pretty easy up to the second gate which is supposed to be open June 15-Sept 15 I think.

  • Eileen S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 1, 2021

    Peru Creek Designated Dispersed Camping

    Crowded Camping Near Keystone

    This is beautiful camping close to keystone and likewise gets crowded in the summer months. If you want a spot on a weekend, get there early. There are a few pull offs along the road suitable for most cars, but if you have a high clearance 4WD you can go on a few offshoot roads and find more spacious spots. No cell phone signal or water, and frequent fire bans in the summer.

  • Donovan A.
    Jul. 25, 2024

    Buffalo Pass Dispersed

    Must have Suspension

    Just to update this since the last review had it closed. The road leading up to the summit is back open, but it is ROUGH. I had just done Rock Creek's drive up to dispersed near Dillon and thought that was bad, but this was worse. 

    You will not be able to get anything low clearance or anything you're towing that does not have independent suspension + high clearance (I dropped my 18' TT at Walmart and went to scout - glad I did) While I was 1/4 up into the climb, a Sprinter Van was stopped at what is probably the worst portion of the road. If you can make it past that first choke point, you'll pass a park then walk-in camp site on the left and then shortly after another camp spot on the right that is more van friendly. Both are not good for trailers. It is after those two sites the road goes from bad to worse.

    If you have a Camper on a F350 or high clearance + tent, it has some of the best views I've seen at a park spot. It's worth the drive up there for pictures if you're curious, but I would unhook anything you're carrying before doing so.

  • A L.
    Aug. 21, 2017

    Ceran St. Vrain Trail Dispersed Camping

    Gorgeous getaway within minutes from Longmont

    My son and I joined a friend from Longmont and headed to this trail to camp for a couple days. Very accessible road, lots of spots to choose from (we showed up on Thursday, it did get a little busier on Friday and Saturday). Our spot was set back from the trail, right next to the stream. Just an amazing view, ample room for lots of tents, nice fire rings and huge logs around them for sitting. Fire wood abounds but it was all a little wet still from the rains they've been getting. Some folks didn't seem to be aware of the "leave no trace" rule when it comes to going to the bathroom, which was a little gross. Overall, great experience, pretty trail views, caught lots of trout (none big enough to keep). A great getaway.

Guide to Kremmling

Dispersed camping opportunities near Kremmling, Colorado range from riverfront sites to mountain meadow locations between 7,000-9,500 feet elevation. These free campsites typically sit on Forest Service or BLM land within Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Arapaho National Forest, and surrounding public lands. Many sites feature established fire rings and creek access, though seasonal closures affect availability from approximately November through May due to snow conditions.

What to do

Fishing access: Multiple dispersed camping areas offer direct river access for fishing enthusiasts. At Hot Sulphur Springs SWA - Joe Gerrans Unit, campers can fish along the Colorado River. According to Jacob V., it's a "nice area to set up camp and fish on the Colorado River," though he advises bringing "bug spray, the mosquitoes are thick!"

Hiking trails: The Rock Creek Designated Dispersed Camping area provides excellent trail access. Jane W. notes: "Trailhead is easy to find at the end of the road and leads to a couple of sweet spots. We stopped by Boulder Lake and it was about 6.5 miles total of a hike."

Wildlife viewing: Campers often spot wildlife throughout the area. At Rock Creek Designated Dispersed Camping, Ryan L. mentions their July visit featured "pesky chipmunks. Cute though." Kevin K. adds that it's "bear country," so proper food storage is essential when camping in the area.

What campers like

Privacy between sites: Many dispersed camping areas offer good separation between sites. At Ute Pass Dispersed Camping, Jenna G. found that "very few people around and this spot we got was insanely huge you could fit a large group in here. lots of land and trees but the best spot for a tent right but the fast flowing river."

Riverside locations: Campsites alongside rivers and creeks are popular. Julio M. enjoyed camping at Hot Sulphur Springs SWA, saying "I had a really good time camping close to the Colorado River. There was a porta potty there, which was very convenient."

Night sky viewing: Areas away from light pollution provide exceptional stargazing. Raven S. reports Rock Creek Designated Dispersed Camping is "perfect for stargazing! Close to town, easy drive in (little bumpy but not a big deal for SUV). Can't hear the road, basically no light pollution."

What you should know

Road conditions: Many dispersed camping areas require navigating rough roads. Taco Night Dispersed received this warning from Kendra T.: "Be wary if it's wet, the road there has a lot of soft caking mud so we didn't make it there. Got stuck and once free turned around. FWD."

Weather variability: Mountain weather changes rapidly throughout the year. Katherine M. at Spring Creek Colorado Dispersed Camping notes: "the weather is incredibly unpredictable (pack a rain jacket) and with the joy of the stream comes the curse of 100000 flies."

Cell service limitations: Cell coverage varies greatly by location and carrier. Jacob V. reports "zero T-Mobile cell signal" at Hot Sulphur Springs SWA, while Jess G. found Taco Night Dispersed has "excellent cell service and has wide open spots to camp!"

Weekend crowds: Many sites fill quickly on weekends during summer. Ryan L. visited Rock Creek in July and reported: "Not terrible busy on a Sunday in July. We passed 5 or 6 occupied sites before finding space for us."

Tips for camping with families

Bug protection: Insects can be problematic, especially near water. Julie K. at Muddy Creek Camp reports: "We thought we had the perfect spot but too many mosquitoes in summer. It would be perfect in another season."

Toilet availability: Few dispersed sites offer toilet facilities. Hot Sulphur Springs SWA is an exception, with Kendra T. noting it has a "Portapotty and dumpster available," which makes this area more suitable for families with young children.

Swimming spots: Some riverside campsites provide natural swimming opportunities. At Ute Pass Dispersed Camping, Katherine M. found "spots along the river" that were excellent for cooling off during hot summer days.

Wildlife awareness: Educate children about keeping a safe distance from wildlife. Michael H. at Spring Creek Colorado Dispersed Camping discovered: "Found a great little location on the creek. The area was busy, but the spots were separated very well."

Tips from RVers

Site accessibility: Some areas accommodate RVs better than others. At Rock Creek Rec Area, Tammy H. recommends: "secluded and quiet, sites have mountain grass. creek runs next to sites on west side. #5 is my favorite."

Leveling challenges: Many dispersed sites require leveling. Will S. found at Rock Creek Designated Dispersed Camping that "Later sites are better so worth heading up the road. No facilities so just be aware."

Turnaround space: Consider vehicle maneuverability when selecting sites. Kevin K. notes Rock Creek Designated Dispersed has a "Rough, rocky road, some clearance is nice to have. Road might be a little difficult if wet as parts of it are pretty steep."

Seasonal access: Free camping near Kremmling, Colorado often has seasonal restrictions. Spring Creek Colorado Dispersed Camping, according to Molly M., offers "about 20 sites along this road" with varying amounts of shade and accessibility depending on the season and recent weather conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find dispersed camping near Kremmling, Colorado?

The Kremmling area offers several excellent dispersed camping options. Ute Pass Dispersed Camping provides drive-in access with spots suitable for various vehicle types, including larger rigs. Another popular option is Trough Road Dispersed, which features free camping with stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Look for established fire rings to identify designated sites. Many dispersed areas are located on Forest Service and BLM lands surrounding Kremmling, particularly along Muddy Creek, Rabbit Ears Pass, and Buffalo Pass. Most sites require high-clearance vehicles, though some areas accessible from main roads accommodate standard vehicles. For the best spots, arrive early on weekends, especially during summer months when these areas become more crowded.

What permits or regulations do I need to know about for dispersed camping in Kremmling?

Dispersed camping around Kremmling typically follows standard Forest Service and BLM regulations. At Buffalo Pass Dispersed, no specific permits are required, but camping is limited to 14 consecutive days within a 30-day period. Similarly, at Rabbit's Ear Pass East Summit FR 251, campers must use existing fire rings and practice Leave No Trace principles. Fire restrictions are common during dry summer months, so always check current conditions before your trip. Camp at least 100 feet from water sources, use existing sites whenever possible, and pack out all trash. Some areas may have seasonal closures for wildlife protection or road conditions. Most dispersed sites around Kremmling are free, but always verify current regulations with the local ranger district as rules can change.

What amenities or facilities are available at dispersed camping sites around Kremmling?

Dispersed camping around Kremmling is truly primitive with minimal to no amenities. At Gordon Gulch Dispersed Area, you'll find basic fire rings at established sites but no water, toilets, or trash services. Similarly, Peru Creek Designated Dispersed Camping offers secluded camping with existing fire rings but no facilities. Be prepared to be fully self-sufficient: bring all the water you'll need, a portable toilet solution, and pack out all waste. Most sites have natural features like trees for shade and sometimes streams for filtering water (which must be treated). Cell service is generally unreliable or non-existent in these areas. The trade-off for this lack of amenities is privacy, no reservation requirements, and beautiful, unobstructed views of Colorado's wilderness.

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