Wildlife viewing and open-air exploration draw campers to this dispersed BLM site on the outskirts of Dinosaur, Colorado. Sites are limited in number compared to other public land areas nearby, so expect a low-density stay rather than a sprawling campground. The access road runs narrow, which rules out tow-behind trailers, and at least one site requires 4x4 capability. Tall vehicles like large van conversions or truck campers with high centers of gravity will face challenges on the terrain. Low-profile rigs, particularly pop-up truck campers, tend to handle the conditions well.
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Map & DirectionsSouth Plug Hat Butte Camping is located in Colorado near Dinosaur
Coordinates
40.28403191 N
108.9767163 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 7/28/26- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 11 usersLast on 7/28/26
AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 7/28/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 7/28/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 11 usersLast on 7/28/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 7/28/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Features
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
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Drive Time
- 1 hr 59 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 3 hrs 11 min from Provo, UT
- 3 hrs 27 min from Salt Lake City, UT
- 3 hrs 54 min from Ogden, UT
