BLM•Bond, CO•13h from Austin

Pumphouse Recreation Area — Upper Colorado SRMA

canyonriver

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

$6/nt

Hookups

No hookups

Trailer

Verify before trip

Cell Signal

No signal

Water

Bring your own

Toilets

Yes

Best Season

May–Oct

Reservations

Recreation.gov

Max Length

20 ft

Highlights

▶ Premier put-in for Upper Colorado River Class III whitewater; trophy brown trout in a designated Wild and Scenic River stretch
▶ Petroglyphs and raptor habitat in the cottonwood corridor
▶ $6/nt fee for river-frontage canyon camping

Planning Notes

⚠️ Sites designed for tent/car campers — pull-ins are tight; ~20 ft practical limit for trailers. A 16 ft trailer is borderline — confirm site dimensions before arrival. No cell service. Seasonal potable water. Closed Dec 1–Mar 31.

Contact: (970) 724-3000

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