San Isabel National Forest encompasses Wiley Gulch, a dispersed camping area managed by the US Forest Service near Gardner. This drive-in site provides forest camping without designated spots or amenities, requiring campers to bring their own water and practice Leave No Trace principles. The location sits within national forest boundaries, giving access to hiking trails and forest roads for exploration.
Dispersed camping here means no restrooms, picnic tables, or trash collection. Campers select their own spots among the trees and must pack out all waste. The area works well for those comfortable with primitive conditions and self-sufficient camping. For additional campgrounds near Gardner, several developed options exist within the broader region.
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Location
Dispersed CampingWiley Gulch is located in Colorado
Coordinates
37.88429672 N
105.2077195 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
VerizonNo Coverage- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
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 17 min from Pueblo, CO
- 1 hr 56 min from Colorado Springs, CO
- 2 hrs 49 min from Denver, CO
- 3 hrs 12 min from Boulder, CO
