Can you reserve a site at North Delta OHV Staging Areas?

No. North Delta OHV Staging Areas is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

North Delta OHV Staging Areas

Facility · Colorado ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

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

5,024 ft
Elevation

The open area covers 8,560 acres about six miles northeast of Delta. While it's open to cross-country travel of all types, including biking and hiking, the heaviest increase in use is attributed to off-highway vehicles (OHVs) such as four-wheelers and side-by-sides.

When in the area of the western slope of Colorado take the time to visit the Delta OHV recreation area. In this area, you don't have to stay on designated trails. It is wide open to off road travel. Cross country or use the trails that are established in the area. Just a 15 min drive from main street in Delta. North Delta OHV area is over 8500 acres of "Open" cross country riding opportunities for all uses (motorized and non-motorized). Located minutes from Delta, CO. For more information, please contact the Uncompahgre Field Office.

Getting there

From Grand Junction, head southeast along US 50 to the town of Delta. Head north from town on St92 to its intersection with State Highway 65. Take State Highway 65 north to Fairview Road (on the left. ) Follow Fairview Road to the parking lots in the OHV area.

38.78578, -108.03173 · 38°47'8.8"N 108°1'54.2"W

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Typical weather

Typically 93°F in Jul, down to 40°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	40	48	59	67	76	88	93	90	82	68	53	40
Low °F	15	21	28	35	44	52	58	56	47	34	24	15
Precip in	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.2 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 fee, but OHV registration is required. Out of state visitors are required to obtain a Non-resident permit.

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 North Delta OHV Staging Areas

Can you reserve a site at North Delta OHV Staging Areas?: No. North Delta OHV Staging Areas is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near North Delta OHV Staging Areas

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Ute Trailhead- Gunnison Gorge 11.5 mi · Facility
Duncan Trailhead 13 mi · Facility
Bobcat Trailhead 13.8 mi · Facility
Hotchkiss National Fish Hatchery 14.3 mi · Facility
Eagle Valley Trailhead 14.9 mi · Facility
Peach Valley OHV Staging Area 15.1 mi · Facility
Island Lake Campground - Grand Valley RD 17 mi · Campground

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Phone 970-240-5300
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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