Nestled amidst the breathtaking beauty of Colorado's Rocky Mountains, Divide beckons adventurers with its rugged charm and rich history. Camping near Trail 717 and Phantom Creek Trailhead in Divide offers a gateway to a world of outdoor exploration and adrenaline-fueled thrills. From traversing historic trails to immersing yourself in the region's mining heritage, there's no shortage of adventure to be found in this captivating corner of Colorado. Join us as we uncover the allure of camping in Divide, Colorado, and explore the myriad of activities awaiting outdoor enthusiasts in the surrounding areas of Colorado Springs, Cripple Creek, Manitou Springs, and Woodland Park.

Taylor Park is a scenic, high-elevation area with endless camping and riding opportunities. I’ve included GPS coordinates for free dispersed camping in an excerpt here.

Creede is a hidden gem with easy access to easy dirt bike and OHV trails, Wheeler Geologic Area, and Fish Creek Falls. I’ve included GPS coordinates for free, dispersed camping near town. More camping can be found outside of town, near Fish Creek Falls.

North Fruita Desert is a nice place to spend a week or weekend. It can be hot in the summer and freezing in the winter - the shoulder season is the best time to visit. I recommend coming after April 30th if you’re planning to dirtbike so you can ride on all of the trails.

There is a lot of camping in Southwest Colorado - make sure Mancos/Durango is on your list. Read on for a list of GPS waypoints for free, dispersed camping.

Crested Butte is the place to go for wildflowers and high alpine adventures in CO. GPS coordinates for beautiful dispersed camping locations in Crested Butte, CO are included in this post... read on for where to go and where NOT to go while you’re staying in Crested Butte!

Texas Creek is relatively close to Denver (2-3 hours), has scenic views, there is plenty of free and dispersed camping and quite a few things to do in the area.

North Sand Hills Recreation area near Walden, CO, offers free dispersed camping and great dirt biking or off-roading. The area is closed from Dec. 15th - April 15th for big game protection. There are scenic views of the Medicine Bow Mountains and plenty of National Forest Land nearby. Make sure you have this on your calendar for your 2020 camping itinerary. This area is approximately 3 hours from Denver and is near the Colorado-Wyoming border.

Buena Vista and Nathrop are great areas for boondocking and free camping during the late spring and early summer months. The valley is typically warm and the camping areas are free of snow by late April. While you’re camping in Buena Vista I recommend you visit the ghost town of St. Elmo, off-road or dirt bike up Mt. Princeton, and relax at the end of the day in the hot pools of Mount Princeton Hot Springs. If dirt biking or off-roading isn’t for you, there are many beautiful hikes nearby.

Hartman Rocks makes a great weekend getaway from Denver and the suburbs. We took our Keystone Outback here last summer and stayed overnight. There are over 50 designated and free campsites. The sites are far enough apart from one another that you feel like you’re all alone. Excellent mountain biking, dirt biking, and rock climbing!

Camping near the Great Sand Dunes National Park in Mosca, Colorado. I have also included a list of our favorite things to do! Lily Lake hike in the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness is beautiful and makes for a nice day trip. There is plenty of free and dispersed camping nearby.

Free camping spot near Telluride, Colorado! Amazing views, close to town, close to Black Bear Pass, hiking and other great activities.

Tiger Road has some great camping when you reach the end and turn onto National Forest Land. There are scenic dirtbike trails, mine buildings, wildflower fields, small waterfalls, and of course…. mountain goats! Camping can be done by tent or trailer. Large trailers will be limited in how far they can go back. Make sure your OHV stickers are current.