Red Dirt Reservoir Camground

About

LOCATION:Red Dirt Reservoir is located in the Gore Pass area off HWY134 in the Routt National Forest. It is approximately 40 miles east of Yampa in between the towns of Toponas and Kremmling.DESCRIPTION:Small area offering dispersed camping at the reservoir and rainbow trout fishing. Red Dirt Reservoir is managed by the Yampa Ranger District.RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES: Fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and scenery viewing.KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: The area was burned in 2018 by the Silver Creek Fire so visitors can expect to still see a burn scar. Please be aware of snags and do not camp under dead, burned trees for your safety. SERVICES: 1 vault toilet, no potable water, no trash serviceCAMPING TRAILER USE: For those traveling with trailers, beware there are no pull-throughs which can make turning around difficult depending on the traffic and usage of others during your stay. FIRE RESTRICTIONS: Fire bans and restrictions can take place at any time. Please check with the Yampa Ranger Station prior to arrival for current restrictions970-638-4516

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

• dump station

  Dump station

  17 mi

• fuel station

  Kremmling Mercantile

  12 mi

• grocery

  Kremmling Mercantile

  12 mi

• potable water

  Potable water

  23 mi

• trailhead

  Divide Trailhead

  6.8 mi

• attraction

  Gore Range Artisans Group Gallery

  13 mi

• recreation site

  Lagunita Lake

  7.4 mi

Forest road access near this stay: RED DIRT RESERVOIR in Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

Contact & access

• CO
• fs.usda.gov
• OPEN