Bradfield Recreation Site

BLM Bureau of Land Management · Dolores, CO · Dispersed

Seasonal operation. This campground is not open year-round. Likely open now (September).

Conditions

Road Access Not recorded
Season Seasonal Closure
Campfires Not recorded
Boondock Access Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published road access or campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Style Boondocking Potable Water

Campground Stats

Total Sites0

Location

37.65015, -108.73666 · Tres Rios Field Office , Dolores , CO 81323

Description

Bradfield is a large, open campground with a day use area and boat ramp. There are 17 designated camping spurs with picnic tables and fire rings. Ten of the sites have shade structures and one site is fully accessible for those with disabilities. There are two vault restrooms and two potable water hand pumps (seasonally operational, generally April 1st -Sept 30th). There is also an additional camping loop geared toward more dispersed camping for equestrian users (a rustic and un-maintained non-motorized trail leads downriver from here for about 8 miles, with several river crossings). The day use area has three picnic tables and shade trees. There is an $8/night camping fee on a first come first served basis. The busiest time of year is when there is a 'boatable release' on the lower Dolores from McPhee Reservoir, generally mid-April to mid-June. For more information, please contact the Tres Rios Field Office.

Directions

From HWY 491 at Pleasant View, take CR-CC east to CR-16 North to CR-S east, down into the Dolores River Cyn. At the bottom look for the BLM Portal sign for Bradfield, turning north (left). 

Activities

BOATING CAMPING PICNICKING

Details

FeeDay use Picnicking is Free. Camping: $8/Night
Stay Limit14 Day Stay Limit
Phone970-882-7296
ADA AccessAccessible Vault Restrooms

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