Sand Creek Road Dispersed

About Campground

Many people enjoy the solitude and primitive experience of camping away from developed campgrounds and other campers. Dispersed camping is the term used for camping anywhere in the National Forest OUTSIDE of a designated campground. Dispersed camping means no services; such as trash removal, and little or no facilities; such as tables and fire pits, are provided. Some popular dispersed camping areas may have toilets.

There are extra responsibilities and skills that are necessary for dispersed camping. It is your responsibility to know these before you try this new experience. Camping rules and regulations apply to make your experience safe, and to keep the natural resources scenic and unspoiled for other campers.

Rules for Dispersed Camping

Groups of over 75 people who wish to use the forest, need to obtain a special use permit. There is no fee and permits can be obtained at the nearest District Office.

You need to be self-contained. No amenities are provided; such as water, restrooms or trash cans.

You may camp in a dispersed area for up to 16 days. After 16 days, you must move at least 5 road miles for camping in another dispersed area. Campers may not spend more than 16 days of any 30 day period at the same dispersed area.

Please place your campsite at least 100 feet from any stream or other water source.

Keep a Pack-In Pack-Out camp. Follow Leave No Trace guidelines.

Contact the local Forest Service office to see if any restrictions, especially fire restrictions are in place.

Be Bear Aware. There are bears on the National Forest, so camp accordingly.