BLM's Kremmling Field Office manages this free dispersed area along the edge of Walden Reservoir in Jackson County, Colorado, where campers pull off onto flat, open ground directly beside the water. Sites are unmarked and unshaded. The terrain is open high-desert grassland, with sage the dominant vegetation and no trees tall enough to provide cover or privacy. Campers with RVs and vans tend to fare better here than tent campers for that reason.
The reservoir draws birds, and multiple visitors have noted pelicans and seagulls on the water. Sunsets over the mountains are a consistent draw, with open sightlines toward snowy peaks visible from camp. What the site lacks in shade it makes up for in quiet, though the insect situation is a recurring theme in reviews: gnats, biting ants, and mosquitoes are active during daylight hours, and several campers recommend bug nets or enclosed setups for daytime use.
Navigation is worth flagging. GPS has led some visitors past the two main pulloffs near the reservoir entrance, and the access road includes significant dips that can challenge low-clearance vehicles. One reviewer shared coordinates (40°44'21.2"N 106°19'03.7"W) for where they parked a 22-foot camper after a slow approach. There is no water, no fire rings, and no restroom facilities, so a portable privacy shelter is worth packing. Cell service is listed as available.
"Quiet as can be. Relatively flat land," notes terri, summing up what draws many overnighters here. For those exploring camping near Walden or passing through Jackson County, this spot rewards campers who arrive prepared and leave early.
Description
Walden Reservoir is a picturesque lake full of wildlife outside of Walden, Colorado. The Walden Reservoir is an easily accessible destination in a seldom seen portion of northern Colorado for birders, hunters, and those looking for a free, isolated place to rest.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsWalden Reservoir Dispersed Camping is located in Colorado near Walden
Dispersed CampingDirections
From the intersection of CR 12W and CO 125 just south of Walden, go west on CR 12W and take the first right onto CR 15. The lake can be scanned from various points along CR 15. There are also some small ponds along CR 12W both east and west of the intersection with CR 15.
Coordinates
40.74123443307451 N
106.31531459256271 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 9/3/26
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 9/3/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 9/3/26
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Pets
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.
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Drive Time
- 1 hr 47 min from Cheyenne, WY
- 2 hrs 5 min from Fort Collins, CO
- 2 hrs 30 min from Greeley, CO
- 2 hrs 48 min from Boulder, CO
