Can you reserve a site at Wolford Red Desert Overlook?

No. Wolford Red Desert Overlook is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Wolford Red Desert Overlook

Facility · Colorado ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

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

7,553 ft
Elevation

The Wolford Mountain area provides unrestricted use for the foot traffic throughout the area. The 0.2 – mile Wolford Reservoir trail is designated for foot and horse traffic. The trail descends through the sagebrush habitat, providing access to the shore of Wolford Mountain Reservoir. The area is intermixed with Private property.

Getting there

It is located approximately eight miles north of Kremmling on Highway 40. Turn East into the Red Desert Overlook day use area.

40.16753, -106.41692 · 40°10'3.1"N 106°25'0.9"W

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Typical weather

Typically 81°F in Jul, down to 26°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	26	31	43	53	64	76	81	79	72	58	42	29
Low °F	-1	3	16	24	31	38	44	42	34	23	13	1
Precip in	0.7	0.7	0.7	1.1	1.4	0.9	1.4	1.3	1.3	0.9	0.7	0.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8 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 Wolford Red Desert Overlook

Can you reserve a site at Wolford Red Desert Overlook?: No. Wolford Red Desert Overlook is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Wolford Red Desert Overlook

Wolford Reservoir Dam Site 3.9 mi · Facility
Muddy Creek Fishing Access and Kremmling Cliffs 5.6 mi · Facility
Red Dirt Reservoir Recreation Area 8.4 mi · Campground
Confluence River Access 8.7 mi · Facility
Kimball Bridge (Highway 9) 8.8 mi · Facility
Junction Butte Wetlands 9 mi · Facility
Barger Gulch Fishing Access 10 mi · Facility
Blacktail Creek Campground 11 mi · Campground
Reeder Creek 11.1 mi · Facility
Powers Fishing Access 12.1 mi · Facility
Rock Creek Recreation Area 12.6 mi · Campground
Sunset Bridge Fishing Access 12.8 mi · Facility

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Phone 970-724-3000
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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