Upper Colorado River Recreation Area

Bureau of Land Management, Colorado.

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Overview

The Upper Colorado River Recreation Area spans a unique and beautiful landscape, known for its diverse water features, abundant wildlife, and cultural landscapes along the Colorado River Headwaters Scenic Byway. There are many notable segments of the Upper Colorado River Area, but the popular Pumphouse Recreation Area offers camping opportunities. This area combines calm boating waters through heritage ranchlands with more challenging rapids in the intervening canyons.

Please be aware of dangerous rapids and practice water safety.

Know Before You Go

Nearby Camping:

Radium Recreation Area - $6 per site, per night.
Pumphouse Recreation Area - $10 per site, per night.
Group Sites available for $30/night.
Contact the Kremmling Field Office at (970) 724-3027 for more information.

Helpful Links

Nearby Activities

Auto Touring
Boating
Camping
Fishing
Hiking
Hunting
Photography
Snorkeling
Water Sports
Wildlife Viewing

Directions

The Upper Colorado River has access points at various locations along US-40 between Hot Sulphur Springs and Dotsero.

Additional Information

Upper Colorado River Recreation Area Story Map

Photo Gallery

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