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Free Dispersed Camping campground

Colorado, USA Upper Arkansas watershed 39.246°, -106.357°
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Free Dispersed Camping -- Colorado campground
Free Dispersed Camping Colorado · Upper Arkansas watershed
About this campground

Free Dispersed Camping

Free Dispersed Camping in Colorado typically refers to primitive, no-fee camping on public lands like those managed by the U.S. Forest Service or BLM. These areas offer dispersed camping only—no established sites, reservations, or permits required unless posted. Amenities are minimal: no toilets, no water, no fire rings or picnic tables. RVs are allowed but without hookups. The experience is rugged and scenic—think alpine meadows, forests, or desert landscapes depending on the region. Popular areas include near Crested Butte, Leadville, and Moab (just across the border). Best time to visit is late spring through early fall. Pack out all trash and follow Leave No Trace principles.
StateColorado
WatershedUpper Arkansas
Latitude39.2464°
Longitude-106.3568°
Amenities

What's on-site at Free Dispersed Camping

Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.

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Reservations
First-come, first-served
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Toilets
Not listed
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Showers
Not listed
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Fire rings
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Detailed forecast

Plan your trip down to the hour

Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.

Hourly detail

Next 5 days, hour by hour

Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.

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Deep dive

5-day forecast table

Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.

Time Condition Temp (°F) Snow (in) Rain (in) Humidity (%) Wind (mps) Wind dir
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Long-term outlook

15-day temperature & precipitation

Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.

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Nearby campgrounds

Other campgrounds in the area

Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Free Dispersed Camping, with reservations status.

Campground Reservations Toilets View
Matchless
Matchless Campground
Silver Dollar Campground
Silver Dollar
Molly Brown
Live water

Nearby streamflow

USGS streamgauges within reach of Free Dispersed Camping -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.

Snowpack

Nearby snow depths

NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Free Dispersed Camping -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.

SNOTEL station Snowpack 24h Snowfall View
Ivanhoe 0.0 in 0.0 in
Nohrsc Ivanhoe 0.0 in 0.0 in
Climax Coop 0.0 in 0.0 in
Fremont Pass 26.0 in -1.0 in
Fremont Pass 24.0 in 0.0 in
Nohrsc Buckskin Joe 0.0 in 0.0 in

Camping essentials & Leave No Trace

Pack it in, pack it out
Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
Respect wildlife
Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
Know before you go
Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
Minimize campfire impact
Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
Leave what you find
Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.

Set push alerts in the Snoflo app

Save Free Dispersed Camping as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.

FAQ

About Free Dispersed Camping

Can I make reservations at Free Dispersed Camping?

This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.

How fresh is the weather data on this page?

The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.

What's the best time of year to visit?

Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.

How do I get to Free Dispersed Camping?

Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.

Can I get alerts when conditions change?

Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.

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Other campgrounds near here

Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Free Dispersed Camping.

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Manage alerts in the Snoflo app

Custom push alerts are configured in the iOS app -- favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.

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