Bradfield Recreation Site
Facility · Colorado ·
Managed by the Bureau of Land Management
Dolores River - McPhee Reservoir to Bedrock (Suitable - Recreational) · Open Access
- 6,463 ft
- Elevation
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.
Getting there
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).
37.65015, -108.73666 · 37°39'0.5"N 108°44'12.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 86°F in Jul, down to 40°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 40 | 42 | 51 | 60 | 69 | 81 | 86 | 83 | 75 | 63 | 51 | 40 |
| Low °F | 17 | 19 | 27 | 33 | 40 | 50 | 55 | 55 | 47 | 36 | 26 | 18 |
| Precip in | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.4 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
Day-use picnicking is free. Camping: $8/night.
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 Bradfield Recreation Site
- Can you reserve a site at Bradfield Recreation Site?
- No. Bradfield Recreation Site is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
- How long can you stay at Bradfield Recreation Site?
- 14 Day Stay Limit
Camping near Bradfield Recreation Site
- House Creek 14.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- McPhee Recreation Complex 14.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Mavreeso Campground 24.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- West Dolores Campground 25.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Hovenweep Campground 26 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Dolores River Overlook 11.2 mi · Facility
- Mountain Sheep Point Rec Site 11.3 mi · Facility
- Box Elder 11.5 mi · Facility
- House Creek Boating Site 14.2 mi · Facility
- Canyons of the Ancients National Monument - Visitor Center and Museum 15.9 mi · Facility
- Phil's World 24 mi · Facility
- Mud Springs RMZ 24.4 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 970-882-7296
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-23.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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