Common questions about Caribou Dispersed Camping Area
Can you reserve a site at Caribou Dispersed Camping Area?
No. Caribou Dispersed Camping Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
Restrictions:
Read the kiosks in the area for rules & regulations, fire & shooting restrictions and Stay the Trail information.
High clearance four wheel drive is recommended.
Stay on the well-marked designated routes.
Do not drive off the roadways or into any of the high alpine meadows.
The Eldora side is a technical, narrow and steep route. The shelf road is just barely wide-enough for even small SUVs.
Pack out what you pack in. Do not litter. Bury human waste in catholes 6-8 inches deep at least 200 feet from water. Practice Leave No Trace principles.
Camp only at clearly marked campsites within 50 feet of a numbered marker. All campsites are first come, first served. Do not cut standing trees, living or dead. Check on current fire restrictions before having a campfire by contacting the Boulder County Sheriff . Campfires must be out cold to the t
Accessibility:
NFSR 505 is seasonally open from around late June or early July through late October or November in most years.
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