Dispersed Camping Colorado BLM & National Forest: Rules & Tips

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  • Опубліковано 16 лис 2020
  • Here we discuss what dispersed camping is in Colorado and how to use free public lands to camp free in dispersed camping spots.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 118

  • @gabeah
    @gabeah Рік тому +6

    "17 inches from a 40 foot fifth wheel with seven satellite dishes on it" 😂😂😂 that's hilarious because it's so accurate in some of those RV campgrounds. great slow mo shots of Hank. great vid!

  • @intentionallyleftblank7286
    @intentionallyleftblank7286 Рік тому +12

    Just a note...for national forest lands, you'll be far better served to go to the smaller, district offices on the forest you're visiting. Regional offices for national forests are not equipped to give you detailed info that a district office can, and are often located far, far, far from any actual forest lands. Even the headquarters office for a specific forest might often not actually be within the forest boundaries, but every forest is divided into districts, and district offices are full of the folks who actually work and patrol the land. By way of example, the regional office for the Forest Service's Region 5 (all of California) is in the bustling Bay Area city of Vallejo, for Region 8 (forests in the southern states), it's in Atlanta.

  • @roseannarabia6461
    @roseannarabia6461 2 роки тому +16

    Thanks so much for showing the information for the gate! I would have never thought to look for that recreational post. Whenever I've seen a closed gate I've always drove past it.

    • @markgraf9695
      @markgraf9695 8 місяців тому +2

      I noticed the gates along the road but could not read them so this was nice to see.

  • @shawncurtis3686
    @shawncurtis3686 3 місяці тому +1

    👍, Everyone, this is where freedom still reigns, please respect it for the whole team's sake.

  • @kcmasterpiece2290
    @kcmasterpiece2290 2 роки тому +12

    I just subbed. I appreciate your content. Straight forward, right to the point and informative. I love the fact that you link everything in the description. Keep it up.

  • @juanitagreenspan5412
    @juanitagreenspan5412 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks for such a thorough easy-to-understand overview. The links are very helpful. I subcribed.

  • @mistypeters1934
    @mistypeters1934 3 роки тому +29

    Nothing like camping alone. My most peaceful moments. I feel at one with nature and God. After 3 weeks alone it was a bit awkward when I came back to reality and the rat race.

  • @funsmasher7018
    @funsmasher7018 3 роки тому +1

    Love your content, and look forward to following along.

  • @vipauctiongroup9527
    @vipauctiongroup9527 2 роки тому +5

    Hank is the best! I loved the part he’s racing you.

  • @LightGuardian-ed8zl
    @LightGuardian-ed8zl 8 місяців тому

    Very good info. I’m just getting started now on this lifestyle and am glad to have resources like this.

  • @thecuriousvida
    @thecuriousvida 2 роки тому +1

    Great video and great information and advice for this type of camping 👍

  • @TomorrowIsNow
    @TomorrowIsNow Рік тому +3

    Great video!
    The "Jeep" symbol on the post at the gate means the road is "recommended" for high clearance vehicles (read that as not cars) even though I see people scraping bottom down these kind of roads all the time lol. Some of the "trail markers will have a "car" symbol.
    The bottom "ATV/Quad" symbol means only plated street legal vehicles are allowed.

  • @makaylamichels6790
    @makaylamichels6790 Місяць тому +2

    i just moved to fort collins!! I am a huuuuge hiker and want to get into camping! this video was very informative and i really appreciate it!

  • @StarleeJ
    @StarleeJ 3 роки тому +1

    Great video. Just found you as we are starting our outdoor time in our Tundra. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to more!

  • @rubenfelan7712
    @rubenfelan7712 3 роки тому +2

    I too enjoyed the video.
    I'm a newbie, but I do have my camper built to my liking and am looking to learn more about dispersed camping. Thanks for the info!!

  • @t.diddle7998
    @t.diddle7998 2 роки тому

    Bird dogs are such great companions. And they are uniquely beautiful to boot.

  • @outdoorenthusiastenl4907
    @outdoorenthusiastenl4907 3 роки тому

    Just came across your page.
    Thank you for posting. I found it very interesting. And also you have an amazing looking dog

  • @organicgrandpa5685
    @organicgrandpa5685 Рік тому

    Just found your sight good info and insight. You have a new subscriber and also thank you.

  • @RawFeeding101
    @RawFeeding101 3 роки тому

    Love it! Just found you, excellent!

  • @wallacerobertsconsulting2894
    @wallacerobertsconsulting2894 Рік тому +1

    Well stated. I also boondock with our dog & she absolutely loves the freedom, as do I of course. Good times, brother.

  • @trystanmargle2436
    @trystanmargle2436 2 роки тому

    Love it love it love it.

  • @davidcook7847
    @davidcook7847 3 роки тому +2

    Glad I found this video. Well done

  • @chirogirl67550
    @chirogirl67550 Рік тому

    Good job! Thank you. Peace and Blessings

  • @peadubbb
    @peadubbb 3 роки тому

    Great video, thanks for posting!

  • @mrjeff2396
    @mrjeff2396 6 місяців тому +1

    Great insight!

  • @truckingwithschmidt7120
    @truckingwithschmidt7120 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the intel

  • @SamwiseOutdoors
    @SamwiseOutdoors Рік тому +1

    This made me nostalgic for dispersed camping in my T-100.

  • @shannonalexander2069
    @shannonalexander2069 4 місяці тому

    Excellent video. Thanks

  • @rickfree253
    @rickfree253 11 місяців тому

    Great video!!

  • @woofthebeatenpathadventure3596
    @woofthebeatenpathadventure3596 3 роки тому +1

    Nice video! Hank is one handsome dog!

  • @whosonfirst7610
    @whosonfirst7610 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for sharing info.

  • @SudsMcDuff007
    @SudsMcDuff007 9 місяців тому

    Thanks!

  • @tylerhunter7272
    @tylerhunter7272 Рік тому

    Good review.

  • @josephpessotti3876
    @josephpessotti3876 3 роки тому +3

    Yup good job.

  • @DeanO9128
    @DeanO9128 Місяць тому

    Watched this about a year ago and just today I randomly came across the same gate! Small world

  • @mattheindselman3517
    @mattheindselman3517 3 роки тому +2

    Nice GSHP. I liked the slo mo vid. LOL

  • @loriegreen8840
    @loriegreen8840 Рік тому

    I just found your channel & I'm eager to learn more about Dispersed camping. I'm wondering when it says open to jeeps & such... but doesn't specify campers - so is it only vehicle or tent camping?

  • @MrA1582000
    @MrA1582000 Рік тому

    Those GSP love to run. Beautiful.

  • @bryanlong6888
    @bryanlong6888 11 місяців тому

    Looking to do some dispersed camping in my truck in or around Pagosa Springs also wanting to do some OHVing in the general area. Any good places to go I've never been to that area and would love any hidden gems with great mountain views? Thanks for all the great tips!

  • @f80chris
    @f80chris 2 роки тому +1

    Great video, another subscription for you sir! i do have one question, what is the location of the site? i did look for “forest service road 500” but no luck, the area in the first part of the video was familiar and i would love do some dispersed camping. thank you in advance!

  • @henrymorgan6087
    @henrymorgan6087 Рік тому

    I’ve informative post …Ty…👍

  • @hippieJOSH420
    @hippieJOSH420 Рік тому +1

    Stay the trail. Obey signs. Know the boundaries so you're not on private property. Don't have open fires. Pack in, pack out.

  • @melissafranklin9680
    @melissafranklin9680 3 роки тому +3

    I love Hank

  • @donniewade7630
    @donniewade7630 7 місяців тому

    Are you on the grasslands in this video west of Springfield by Kim or Pritchett by chance?

  • @BackcountryHonda
    @BackcountryHonda 2 роки тому

    Do you or have you heard of your camp getting broken into in Colorado while you are out for the day? I have have my stuff messed with twice in New Mexico and once in Southern Colorado when I'm out riding my bike all day.

  • @clintmckoy
    @clintmckoy 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the tips. Super helpful. Question: Do you just keep food locked up in your truck when in bear country?

    • @dznuttzonyachin7499
      @dznuttzonyachin7499 2 роки тому +1

      No .. bad idea
      Hang it from a tree or just plain store it outside away from yourself \ others

  • @shupingyin8082
    @shupingyin8082 2 роки тому

    agree with you the solitude that's why we camp

  • @ToxicGamer86454
    @ToxicGamer86454 10 місяців тому

    I hate campgrounds. I don’t glamp so I don’t need power. I have a small one person tent and I also enjoy solitude. I can get my people fill just driving through a city and visiting a store.
    One question. I have a street motorcycle. Specifically an adventure touring motorcycle. Street licensed motorcycles are allowed in areas like where you are in this video?

  • @rc9307
    @rc9307 Рік тому

    Can you disperse camp in a regular sedan? Is that allowed?

  • @Dude17768
    @Dude17768 3 роки тому +1

    I live on Wyoming, Cheyenne to exact. I’m trying to get into BLM and public camping.

  • @KB-mk9lv
    @KB-mk9lv Рік тому

    Do you have a satellite of starlink?

  • @Kahappy68Adventure
    @Kahappy68Adventure Рік тому

    Wow amazing dog.. go go go faster and faster.. nice buddy dude dog

  • @quarles99
    @quarles99 2 роки тому +2

    Next video I want to see hank driving and you running along side the truck. :)🤔

  • @jimshorts5970
    @jimshorts5970 2 роки тому

    If you encounter “a livestock” don’t let your guard down. Even though it LOOKS like a cow, it could be “ManBearPig” in disguise:) Also glad you covered “how to get through a gate”.😆

  • @BS2Dos
    @BS2Dos 2 роки тому

    👍👍

  • @gsxrJOE92
    @gsxrJOE92 3 роки тому

    Just came across your channel, are u based in Colorado?

  • @rickybobby1611
    @rickybobby1611 2 роки тому

    Great video and not sure if your still answering questions. I live in NJ and I’m looking to do nomadic living full time. I was wondering if it’s possible to jump from BLM land in one state for a year. Like stay 14 days where you filmed this video and than spend another 14 in the mountains two hours away and another 14 days at another location. Is this possible. If so, I’m looking for a state that has the most BLM land, so I can create my circuit .

    • @nikblask6300
      @nikblask6300 2 роки тому +1

      Not OP, but if I recall, you can only go back to a spot you already used after 28 days. so just two cycles and you should be able to go back to your first spot.

  • @notforgotten2798
    @notforgotten2798 3 роки тому +2

    Turnbuckle on the forestry gate

  • @josephthornton8560
    @josephthornton8560 Рік тому

    Hi Hank. :)

  • @markrand5929
    @markrand5929 2 роки тому +2

    Bring a backup car battery.

  • @t.diddle7998
    @t.diddle7998 2 роки тому +1

    And you speak of being in an RV campground 17" from a 5th wheel with [several] satellite dishes. Well guess what Mr. Boondocker, if you want it, Starlink is about to become available for (basically) anyone in North America...no matter how remote. And, it will be coming available for the entire globe, except the polar regions, post haste.

  • @davidpiccolo3039
    @davidpiccolo3039 2 місяці тому

    Is it ok to urinate and dedicate in the brush?

  • @tomkelly3896
    @tomkelly3896 Рік тому

    Pet hank the shorthaire for me...great lookin dog....i had a female named koko.....best dog ever....smarter than most people🤓🤠😎✌✌✌

  • @evphex
    @evphex 2 роки тому +1

    Hank rules.

  • @goldpeoplepower1821
    @goldpeoplepower1821 2 роки тому +1

    Learn how to release a trap and snare

  • @scottjohnson3667
    @scottjohnson3667 2 роки тому

    Hey....is there a physical map for BLM camping sites that is downloadable and printable?

  • @waynert69
    @waynert69 2 роки тому

    Link to Apps For Dispersed Camping: doesn't work

  • @jakeiouy
    @jakeiouy 3 роки тому

    Could you bring a medium-large camping trailer to these places? Is that against the rules? Also how would a trailer handle with some of the back roads you've seen? 😎👍

  • @EngineeringHooksets
    @EngineeringHooksets 3 роки тому +1

    Grizzly bears in Colorado? I thought those weren't in the state anymore

  • @jameslyons1661
    @jameslyons1661 Рік тому

    🏁👍🦅

  • @bidensbrain2383
    @bidensbrain2383 2 роки тому

    What kind of dog is Hank?

  • @zebravideo1
    @zebravideo1 2 роки тому

    Bears and mountain lions. I’m terrified of them. Whenever i meet other people to camp with they don’t bother me but if I’m trying to plan a trip for myself i psych myself out over bears. Do you carry a gun? Bear spray? When you say put the food away do you just leave it in the truck? These things just really worry me

  • @davidhall8874
    @davidhall8874 11 місяців тому +1

    When the hell did it become "dispersed" camping? And what does that even mean????

  • @vv9452
    @vv9452 10 місяців тому

    Where he said, cost nothing. But mentioned fishing, you definitely need a permit for that.

  • @JayZoop
    @JayZoop 10 місяців тому +1

    Good info. I will utilize BLM properties once in awhile. Do you have to bury your excrement?

    • @clarkmorrison7243
      @clarkmorrison7243 6 місяців тому

      "Cat sanitation" is permissible in lightly used areas with diggable soils. In high-use areas or rocky ground, pack it out.

  • @ChasingDreamsLivingLife
    @ChasingDreamsLivingLife 3 роки тому +1

    What is the allure of that campsite you are at? Flat, no trees, and nothing to do around you? Boonkdocking out in the middle of a pasture just baffles me. IMO...

    • @offgridexploring
      @offgridexploring  3 роки тому +9

      It’s a great place to hunt, also, it’s far away from crowded RV sites, I prefer solitude anyday. About 50 miles west is the peak of the Rockies, I didn’t feel like driving that far out for the video as this was close to the house. Many people traveling and need a free overnight stop in these BLM areas too for a free night away from parking lots and cities. Just different strokes for different folks IMO....

    • @ChasingDreamsLivingLife
      @ChasingDreamsLivingLife 3 роки тому

      @@offgridexploring Gotcha. I was just curious what the allure was out in the middle of nowhere.

    • @driftlesshermit9731
      @driftlesshermit9731 3 роки тому +1

      It was an interesting place to pick for a campsite. Stars are probably pretty awesome at night. I think I still would have found a place close to a creek or spring. I've camped in a few places similar and it really feels like you're naked when you can see 10 miles in every direction.

  • @goldpeoplepower1821
    @goldpeoplepower1821 2 роки тому +3

    Remember that trappers are trapping coyotes on these lands so keep a close eye on your dogs

  • @gsxrJOE92
    @gsxrJOE92 2 роки тому

    12:40

    • @gsxrJOE92
      @gsxrJOE92 2 роки тому

      I think he was eaten by a grizzly

  • @louisdriscoll2580
    @louisdriscoll2580 6 місяців тому

    How about a firearm

  • @jerrygundrum1
    @jerrygundrum1 3 роки тому +6

    The problem with these videos is poorly skilled, knowledge Instagram types will see it and try to partake. They burn their trash, leave toilet paper/human waste and trash everywhere.
    We end up losing access to boondocking because of their bad outdoor etiquette

    • @mikeaustin1323
      @mikeaustin1323 3 роки тому +2

      I agree. Young millennia punks destroy these areas

    • @mistypeters1934
      @mistypeters1934 3 роки тому +4

      Leave everything better than you found it.

  • @lakey8799
    @lakey8799 10 місяців тому

    Its crazy how you can have the freedom to do what you want on disperse camps but land you buy is controlled.

  • @ntime2095
    @ntime2095 2 роки тому

    FF to 1:20. Why youtubers think watching them drive down a road is entertaining is beyond me.

  • @salemk.3098
    @salemk.3098 3 роки тому +5

    it’s funny when boomers drive their house around

    • @chapter4travels
      @chapter4travels 3 роки тому +4

      Well, let's see, I'm a two-time AT through hiker and Boomer. So, unless you are boondocking with anything more than a 22 lbs backpack, I consider you driving your house around. I boondock in my converted mail truck step van and it is my home, full time. The AT or my cross country bike tour only last a season, my step van needs to house me year around for many, many years. I suggest rethinking that attitude.

    • @salemk.3098
      @salemk.3098 3 роки тому +1

      @@chapter4travels read my post again, you may need glasses, one thing is boondocking in a van, pick up truck or suv and another is hauling a monstrosity

    • @chapter4travels
      @chapter4travels 3 роки тому +3

      @@salemk.3098 Every single nomad is a minimalist, just to different degrees. There is no wrong way to do it, you are just being judgmental. My point is that a through hiker could be just as judgmental about you in a van. Get over yourself.

    • @salemk.3098
      @salemk.3098 3 роки тому

      @@chapter4travels look at you defending people who don’t give a crap about you 😆😂🤣show offing their $100k+ rigs is the wrong way to do it btw

    • @chapter4travels
      @chapter4travels 3 роки тому +1

      @@salemk.3098 I don't know or presume to know anything about the folks in big rigs, they might be the nicest people on the planet. They own a big rig but choose to boondock, so they have that going for them.
      You on the other hand I do know is jealous and judgemental, so yeah, people in vans can be jerks too, and you just proved it.