Bedrock Recreation Site

Facility · Colorado ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

Dolores River - McPhee Reservoir to Bedrock (Suitable - Recreational) · Open Access

4,966 ft
Elevation

The Bedrock site is adjacent to the Dolores River. There is a boat ramp and 4 cabanas with tables, grills, and a large flat area to accommodate additional tents and RVs. There are opportunities for rafting, fishing, hiking and scenic viewing. For more information, please contact the Uncompahgre Field Office.

Getting there

At Bedrock, at the junction of CO 90 & CR Y9 (just west of the Dolores River bridge at the eastern edge of Bedrock), turn south on CR Y9. Go 1 mile on the dirt road to the site. Bedrock is about 21 mi west of Naturita via CO 141/ CO 90, and about 40 mi west of Norwood via CO 145/ CO 141/ CO 90.

38.30409, -108.89525 · 38°18'14.7"N 108°53'42.9"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in1.30.90.80.91.00.61.51.41.41.20.80.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

Contact the field office for more information.

Stay limit: 14 Day Stay Limit

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

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Common questions about Bedrock Recreation Site

Can you reserve a site at Bedrock Recreation Site?
No. Bedrock Recreation Site is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
How long can you stay at Bedrock Recreation Site?
14 Day Stay Limit

Also listed by

Bedrock Recreation Site also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Bedrock Recreation Site's operator.

Bureau of Land Management — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • Bedrock campground

Camping near Bedrock Recreation Site

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-12.

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