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Dispersed Camping

Picketwire Canyon

Picketwire Canyon offers a landscape characterized by canyons and rocky terrain. Temperatures can range from lows around 20°F in winter to highs near 90°F in summer. Nearby, visitors can explore the Picketwire Dinosaur Tracksite, which features one of the largest dinosaur trackways in North America.

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Location

Picketwire Canyon is located in Colorado

Coordinates

37.6435855 N
103.580172 W

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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

2 hrs 1 min from Pueblo
2 hrs 40 min from Colorado Springs
3 hrs 29 min from Denver
3 hrs 56 min from Boulder

Tiffani H.

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Reviewed Mar. 10, 2024

Quiet spot right on the trailhead

Secluded area with a pretty clean bathroom. The road is a washboard for a couple miles but worth it.

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Month of VisitMarch

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.