Desert trail through rock formations

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Tent CampingDispersed CampingRV CampingPrimitive

Site Info

Dispersed CampingFirst Come, First Served

Amenities

Fire RingsPicnic TablesHiking Trails

North Sand Hills OHV Area

CO · Dispersed Camping · BLM

North Sand Hills OHV Area is a dispersed camping Colorado. This primitive-level campground offers tent camping, dispersed camping, rv camping. No fees. Amenities include fire rings, picnic tables, hiking trails.

At a Glance

Site Type

Dispersed Camping

Hookups

None

Experience

Primitive

Fees

Free

Season

Year-Round

Pets

Unknown

Cell Service

none

No Cell Signal

Plan to be off-grid — download maps ahead of time

Verizon: noneAT&T: noneT-Mobile: none

About This Location

Located at the base of the Medicine Bow Mountains, the North Sand Hills OHV Area offers primitive, year-round camping for off-road enthusiasts. This rugged destination features Colorado’s only open sand dunes, direct trail access to surrounding forests, and basic amenities, providing an ideal remote basecamp for adventurous riders.

Experience Colorado’s only open sand dune area at the North Sand Hills OHV Area. Nestled at the base of the Medicine Bow Mountain Range, this BLM-managed site offers a premier destination for dirt bike, ATV, side-by-side, and sand rail enthusiasts. This primitive, dispersed camping area provides a rugged, year-round basecamp featuring basic fire rings and picnic tables. Beyond the dunes, you can access connecting trails leading into the nearby State Forest State Park and U.S. Forest Service lands. Perfect for adventurous riders and those seeking a remote outdoor experience, this site offers an unforgettable high-desert landscape for off-road recreation and tent or RV camping.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I access North Sand Hills OHV Area?
North Sand Hills OHV Area is a campground in Colorado. There is no fee to camp. First-come, first-served only.
What types of camping are available at North Sand Hills OHV Area?
North Sand Hills OHV Area supports tent camping, dispersed camping, rv camping.
What amenities are at North Sand Hills OHV Area?
On-site amenities include fire rings, picnic tables, hiking trails.

Location data: BLM · Weather: National Weather Service · Coordinates: 40.8742, -106.2228

Quick Facts

Region
Rocky Mountains
Agency
BLM
Coordinates
40.8742, -106.2228
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