Mud Springs RMZ
Facility · Colorado ·
Managed by the Bureau of Land Management
Tres Rios Field Office (Bureau of Land Management CO) · Open Access
- 5,832 ft
- Elevation
The main recreational planning emphasis for the Mud Springs area is for motorized trails and rock crawling opportunities, though there are also about 4 miles of non-motorized trails as well. The motorized trails are converted full sized vehicle routes which access three 'Open' OHV play areas. Two of these open areas are for rock crawlers (super modified 4-wheel drive vehicles), and one is for ATV/UTVs. For more inrfomation, please contact the Tres Rios Field Office.
Getting there
Mud Springs is located about 6 miles SW of Cortez. To get there from Cortez, travel south on Highway 491 about 2 miles to McElmo Canyon/County Road G. Turn east at the light and drive 2.75 miles to County Road 21. Turn south. The Mud Springs parking lot/Trailhead will be on the west side of the road after approximately .75 miles.
37.30229, -108.66387 · 37°18'8.3"N 108°39'49.9"W
Typical weather
Typically 91°F in Jul, down to 42°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 42 | 47 | 57 | 64 | 75 | 86 | 91 | 87 | 80 | 67 | 53 | 42 |
| Low °F | 14 | 19 | 24 | 30 | 37 | 45 | 54 | 52 | 43 | 31 | 22 | 15 |
| Precip in | 1.1 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2 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
No fees but OHV registration is required. Out of state visitors are required to retain a Non-resident permit.
Stay limit: Day Use Only
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 Mud Springs RMZ
- Can you reserve a site at Mud Springs RMZ?
- No. Mud Springs RMZ is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
- How long can you stay at Mud Springs RMZ?
- Day Use Only
Camping near Mud Springs RMZ
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- McPhee Recreation Complex 15 mi · Campground · we watch it
- House Creek 16.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Hovenweep Campground 23 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Phil's World 10.1 mi · Facility
- Mesa Verde Museum 12.6 mi · Visitor Center
- Morefield Campground 13.5 mi · Campground
- Canyons of the Ancients National Monument - Visitor Center and Museum 13.6 mi · Facility
- Mesa Verde Visitor and Research Center 14.2 mi · Facility
- House Creek Boating Site 16.5 mi · Facility
- Hovenweep Visitor Center 23.3 mi · Facility
- Bradfield Recreation Site 24.4 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 970-882-7296
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-20.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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