Santa Fe Trail Dispersed Site

Suggest an Edit

RV Road Trip Guides

Map & DirectionsSanta Fe Trail Dispersed Site is located in Colorado near Idaho Springs

Detail location of campground
Dispersed Camping

Coordinates

39.732830500000006 N
105.5064525 W

Open in Google Maps

Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Features

For Campers

  • 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.


2026 Explorer Giveaway

Review Campgrounds. Win Prizes.

Enter to Win

Reviews2 Camper Reviews - Santa Fe Trail Dispersed Site

Add Review

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Star

100%
0%
0%
0%
0%

5.0

out of 5

2 Reviews

Reviewed May. 3, 2026

Beautiful but treacherous

The site was so beautiful and the views took my breath away but the way up gave me so much anxiety that I wanted to turn around multiple times. Granted I drove up in the middle of the night so it looked like I was driving on the side of a cliff, which there is on some parts of the trail but it looks way worse in the dark so if you're going definitely make sure it's during the day when there's light.

Had gorgeous views of the mountains but the trail requires a 4WD vehicle with a lot of clearance in order to make it up.

Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Santa Fe Trail Dispersed Site by taylor K., May 3, 2026
  • Review photo of Santa Fe Trail Dispersed Site by taylor K., May 3, 2026
  • Review photo of Santa Fe Trail Dispersed Site by taylor K., May 3, 2026
Reviewed Apr. 12, 2026

Perfect Site

Found this site on my drive from Nashville to Moab for an overnight stop. Arrived shortly after sunset and was able to find the trail easily and navigate up to the site. This road definitely needs raised 4 x 4 vehicle as the switchbacks and rocks would be too much for a lower vehicle. OnX rate this trail as Green and I would agree although it’s on the higher end of Green. I arrived on a Saturday and sites filled up quickly. Vehicles arrived 10 minutes after I found this spot and turned around.

Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Santa Fe Trail Dispersed Site by Kyle P., April 12, 2026
  • Review photo of Santa Fe Trail Dispersed Site by Kyle P., April 12, 2026
  • Review photo of Santa Fe Trail Dispersed Site by Kyle P., April 12, 2026
  • (5) View All

Frequently Asked Questions

Are fires allowed at Santa Fe Trail Dispersed Site?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Santa Fe Trail Dispersed Site, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.