Bureau of Land
Colorado BLM offers you a challenge to discover the diversity of each of its recreation sites. It may take a summer or two, but you¹ll learn a great deal about our state and public lands, and maybe even a little bit of history.
Maximum length of stay at all sites is 14 days even though amenities
vary. Some sites charge a fee, while others are free; some sites are
open year round, some only for 6 months.
BLM allows camping within undeveloped areas also, which can be one of
the greatest recreational adventures on public lands. Undeveloped area
camping requires a little more planning and special care to keep the
area clean, prevent wildfires, and avoid other harmful surface
disturbances. You can obtain a land status map from BLM to help with
your adventure.
Bureau of Land Management Facts
Public Lands in Colorado
8.4 Million Surface Acres
27.3 Million Subsurface Acres
50 Developed Recreational Sites
(including campgrounds and picnic areas)
346,000 Acres Recommended for Wilderness Designation
52,000 Acres Designated as Wilderness
(included in FS Wilderness Bill)
2.6 Million Acres of Woodlands
600 Wildlife Species
7.9 Million Acres of Small Game Habitat
7 Million Acres of Big Game Habitat
39,000 Acres of Waterfowl Habitat
50,000 Acres of Riparian Habitat
1,500 Miles of Fishable Streams
4 Wild Horse Herd Management Areas
7.7 Million Acres Grazed by Livestock
6 Colorado Scenic & Historical Byways
97,000 Acres of Alpine Habitat