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Paradise Divide Dispersed Camping - NO LONGER DISPERSED

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Paradise Divide Dispersed Camping is located in the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests in Colorado. The area features mountainous terrain with elevations that can influence temperatures, ranging from 30°F to 70°F depending on the season. Nearby attractions include the scenic Kebler Pass and the historic town of Crested Butte, offering opportunities for hiking and exploring local history.

Description

US Forest Service

White River National Forest

This area is closed to dispersed camping as of 2024. Fines will be enforced - please camp at the designated campgrounds in the area.

Reservation Info

No Reservations. First-Come, First-Serve Camping.

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Location

Paradise Divide Dispersed Camping - NO LONGER DISPERSED is located in Colorado

Coordinates

38.9891865081664 N
107.064759466346 W

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Access

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

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WiFi
Good
Verizon
Good
AT&T
Good
T-Mobile
Good

Site Types

Dispersed

Features

For Campers

Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Pull-Through Sites

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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Drive Time

3 hrs 13 min from Grand Junction
4 hrs 8 min from Colorado Springs
4 hrs 32 min from Denver
4 hrs 42 min from Boulder

Cameron B.

Ranger

Reviewed Jul. 7, 2023

Amazing but still snow as of July

Still some snow up here but should be gone by August. Holy moly it’s gorgeous up here. Road up to here isn’t for the faint of heart but it isn’t necessarily difficult.

Month of VisitJuly

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Danielle C.

Traveler

Reviewed Mar. 21, 2023

Epic Views, Several Campsites

Several dispersed campsites to choose from, all with amazing views and fire rings. Favorite place on earth.

Month of VisitSeptember

Sierra T.

Legend

Reviewed Aug. 8, 2022

Stunning Mountain Camping

This is in my top 5 most beautiful places I've ever camped. The roads leading up to it are definitely most manageable in a vehicle with 4x4 or good clearance and there are some very exposed, narrow sections to be wary of depending on the route you choose. There are a handful of marked sites up at Paradise Divide (as all dispersed camping is now regulated and marked in Crested Butte area). If you are arriving on a weekday you shouldn't have too much trouble nabbing a site, but weekends in the summer may not be easy to get a spot. These sites are located very close to some of the best mountain biking trails, the 401 and 404, as well as a wealth of high mountain hiking.