Fly fishing draws many visitors to this San Juan National Forest dispersed site, where the Dolores River runs close enough that one reviewer noted a four-minute walk to the water. No Verizon signal reaches the area. The layout splits into distinct zones: three easy-access pull-ins right off the highway, additional spots above the river suited to cars and vans, and lower sites with rougher road conditions that may require four-wheel drive. Anglers and self-contained campers who can do without cell coverage will find Ewing Gulch on Dolores River sits just over a mile southwest for those wanting a nearby alternative along the same drainage.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsRoche Gulch near Delores River is located in Colorado near Rico
Dispersed CampingCoordinates
37.65035095 N
108.0479253 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 9/7/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 9/7/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- 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
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Roche Gulch near Delores River needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 1 hr 54 min from Farmington, NM
- 2 hrs 43 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 4 hrs 34 min from Albuquerque, NM
- 4 hrs 52 min from Santa Fe, NM
