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County Road 14, Dexter Creek Backcountry

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While much of the surrounding land is private property, this pin sits on USFS land.

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Location

County Road 14, Dexter Creek Backcountry is located in Colorado

Coordinates

38.064267135593155 N
107.66632655781646 W

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Derek B.

Traveler

Reviewed Sep. 20, 2023

Legal, private, easy

Despite another review, camping back here is totally legal, as long as you drive up the road past the private. The obvious spots will fill up on busy weekends by late in the evening, but should be able to find a nice spot otherwise. Not sure I would take a small sedan to where I camped, down the hill at the first camp spot, but otherwise a car could likely make it.

Month of VisitOctober

Katherine C.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 3, 2023

Convenient Site

Continue on 14 till you pass signs for 14A, then you’ll hit the slight left turn for the dispersed sites. The first site turn off, hidden to the left down towards the creek, has a few sites so look closely. There’s maybe 5 more sites along the road until you reach Dexter TRHD. Great location close to Ouray and the road is manageable for any SUV or sedan.

Month of VisitSeptember

Mark

Guide

Reviewed Sep. 8, 2021

Convenient to Ouray but limited options.

We camped in the last spot before you get to Dexter Creek Trail. Roads are easy to this point and there are about 7 potential spots with most of them on the side of the road.

We were told that the road gets more technical past Dexter but there is more room for dispersed camping above tree line if you have the vehicle to make it up. Only 3-4 of them are off the road.

Our spot was just a 10 minute drive to downtown Ouray so very close.

Month of VisitOctober

Tré O.

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 12, 2021

Close to Ouray, hammock options, no bathrooms

I enjoyed this place. It wasn’t hard to get up the mountain and only 20 mins away from the Ouray. Stayed close to this runoff stream that was suitable for a group walk in campsite. No service and no bathrooms but there is a Rock climbing park on your way in to Ouray that has bathrooms and service. You get what you get with free campsites and this one was easy to get to (on a dry summer day), with a stream, and trees to hammock. This was a five star for me and my crew.

Month of VisitSeptember

Jaclyn P.

Scout

Reviewed May. 8, 2021

Great camping near Ouray

Right next to Dexter Creek, the sound of the creek was very calming through the night! Definitely need 4wd, and it’s quite rocky so I wouldn’t recommend rent camping. But the spots are all unique and private! Great dispersed camping so close to Ouray

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Month of VisitJune

Jennifer S.

Traveler

Reviewed Sep. 20, 2020

Quiet spot in the mountains

Great dispersed camping. Less than 10 pull outs but each one was unique. No amenities or neighbors. Just how you want it. Worked well for our truck tent set up. Trail head and river.

Chantelle Z.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 27, 2020

Perfect place to stop for the night

We arrived at 8:30pm and found a spot right up the road next to the river. It was peaceful and easy to find. Plus it was close to town. We have a rooftop tent and the ground was somewhat level. I would not recommend tent camping because there were a lot of rocks.

Doug D.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 29, 2018

Private. Near a stream.

There are only a few spots on this road, but they're located near a filterable stream. I saw bears, but they didn't bother me. Spaces work great for a tent/car or a van. No cell service. Great location close to Ouray.

Month of VisitSeptember