Can you reserve a site at Dispersed-White River?

No. Dispersed-White River is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Dispersed-White River

Facility · Colorado ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

White River Field Office (Bureau of Land Management CO) · Open Access

5,155 ft
Elevation

Extensive public lands through the White River Field Office provide outstanding opportunities for big game hunting and dispersed camping. For more information, please contact the White River Field Office.

Getting there

To access the Big Trujillo River Take Out-Put In Site travel Rangely, CO. Then travel south off State Highway 64 near the Loaf N Jug gas station on the west side of town onto River Rd, which becomes County Road 2. Travel approx. 5 miles on County Road 2 and turn right on a dirt road just past the Entering Public Lands sign. Travel approx. 0.1 mile to the river access site which includes a parking area and easy river take-out/put-in site.

40.07501, -108.88750 · 40°4'30.1"N 108°53'15.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 93°F in Jul, down to 31°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	31	40	54	62	73	85	93	90	80	66	48	33
Low °F	3	10	23	30	40	49	55	53	44	31	19	6
Precip in	0.7	0.7	0.9	1.1	1.2	0.7	0.7	1.0	1.3	1.2	0.9	0.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Dispersed-White River

Can you reserve a site at Dispersed-White River?: No. Dispersed-White River is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Phone 970-878-3800
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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