Camp CO - Colorado Trail
Up on a mountain ridge only a stone’s throw from the Colorado Trail, spacious clearing with stone fire ring. Unremarkable view.

Camp CO - Grassy Basin
In plain sight off of a winding forest road, a dispersed campsite in a grassy basin, with fire ring.

Camp CO - Grassy Pond
Grassy camping area near pond with fire ring, great view of the sky, next to aspens, and van accessible.

Camp CO - Idyllic Roadside Site
Easy access just off of paved road. Surprisingly lovely and cozy dispersed campsite tucked in the tree with a stone fire ring.

Camp CO - La Plata Canyon Basecamp
Our primitive basecamp in San Juan National Forest, close to Hesperus, Colorado, and only a short drive from the city of Durango. Accessed via a short and easily-overlooked forest road spur. This campsite is easily accessed by any four-wheel drive vehicle. Larger vehicles may incur scratches, as there is some close vegetation along the two-track. There is a stone fire ring here nestled in some junipers. The area is a grassy pasture with low vegetation all around, offering some shade and protection from the elements. Excellent view of the sky for satellite connectivity, good cell service, and lovely view of the mountains to the north. The entrance to La Plata Canyon is a very short distance away, and is a great place for outdoor recreation, hiking, camping, and touring. There is enough room for three vehicles at this basecamp, with ground tents. Privacy is generally good, but you will likely encounter one or two people a week during peak season, who are either exploring or looking for such a campsite. We’ve returned to this site in multiple occasions because it is clean and lovely, with great access to both the great outdoors and the city.

Camp CO - Remote Spur
At the end of a picturesque forest road spur along a ridge. A wooded clearing with a fire ring. Near locked gate.

Camp CO - Ridge Cluster
A cluster of nice dispersed campsites on a scenic ridge along the Colorado Trail. Great views to the east.

Camp CO - Small Wooded Spur
A single spot tucked in the trees suitable for a compact vehicle with a rooftop tent. Good privacy near main forest road.

Camp CO - Spacious Dispersed
Recommended, spacious, accessible site along Hermosa Creek, just beyond the boondocking corridor that is usually crowded.

Camp CO - Superb Wooded Ridge
This was occupied during my visit, so I didn’t get a close look. It looked like an awesome dispersed campsite just within the tree-line on the ridge, with amazing views to the south. Along the Colorado Trail. Need to return to investigate.

Camp CO - Wooded Spur
Along a rugged forest road spur high up in the mountains, tucked in a grove of trees. Spacious and shady with two fire rings.