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dispersed camping near Minturn/Eagle

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Stephen fenoglio · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Aug 2018 · Points: 0

Looking for recommendation for dispersed camping.  have 1 ton truck & 37' 5th wheel w generator.  trying to get away in Minturn/Eagle/Flat Tops area.
Thanks.

Mic W · · Drake, CO · Joined Jul 2017 · Points: 10
Stephen fenoglio wrote: Looking for recommendation for dispersed camping.  have 1 ton truck & 37' 5th wheel w generator.  trying to get away in Minturn/Eagle/Flat Tops area.
Thanks.

Just what every dispersed camping area needs.  Portable condominiums and generators running all night. 

Jim T · · Colorado · Joined Jun 2012 · Points: 469

I’ve had a motor home up in the Hardscrabble mountains south of Eagle. That might work for you, although do some research.  Accessing from Gypsum was a little tight, going from Eagle might work better for your rig.

Kaner · · Eagle · Joined Jul 2006 · Points: 2,260

1 ton truck - $65,000
37' 5th wheel - $35,000
running a generator all night in the wilderness to power AC (then heat), satellite TV and charge iphone to "get away" - priceless

Just kidding, don't mean to give you a hard time.  I live in the area, so I'll give you my favorite local spots: either the Four Seasons Vail or Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch.

Christian Eaton · · Concord, NH · Joined May 2014 · Points: 115

You could also check out Dotsero just outside of Eagle. 

Kaner · · Eagle · Joined Jul 2006 · Points: 2,260

Sorry, I was a jerk this morning.  80% of Eagle County is public lands, there are lots of beautiful free backcountry camping but it is very diverse.  Are you planning to climb?  That can help narrow the choice.  I have a well-worn Colorado Gazetteer.  It actually has great topographical detail, shows all the backcountry roads of every level (gravel forest service roads down to mtb or hiking singletrack).  The yellow areas are BLM - seek these out!

Stephen C · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Feb 2016 · Points: 0

you could camp of the dirt road to homestake reservior. tons of camping there.

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

Colorado
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