BLM•Nathrop, CO•11.5h from Austin

Browns Canyon NM — BLM Dispersed

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Accessibility baseline: Sites on this platform are reviewed for access with a standard 2WD pickup truck towing a 21-foot travel trailer unless otherwise noted below.

Fee

Free

Hookups

No hookups

Trailer

Accessible (2WD pickup + trailer)

Cell Signal

Poor

Water

Bring your own

Toilets

None

Best Season

Apr–Oct

Reservations

None — dispersed (14-day limit)

Max Length

20 ft

Highlights

▶ Free dispersed camping on the Arkansas River with Gold Medal trout fishing inside Browns Canyon National Monument
▶ Bighorn sheep frequently visible on canyon walls; dark skies in an uncrowded river canyon
▶ Distinct from developed Ruby Mountain CG (already listed) — free and more remote

Planning Notes

County Road 194 access; lower pull-offs accessible 2WD + small trailer (~20 ft practical in canyon). Deeper sites are rutted — stay on CR 194 lower stretch. Stage 1 fire restrictions active 2026.

Contact: (719) 539-7289

Always call ahead to confirm conditions, closures, and road accessibility.