| Alt Names |
Sand Dunes, North Sand Dunes, North Sand Hills OHV, North Sand Hills OHV Area, North Sand Hills Special Recreation Management Area, North Hills Srma, North Sand Creek, Goverment Creek |
| DESCRIPTION |
This area is open year-round and offers over 800 acres of sand dunes including miles of surrounding trails that weave through aspen and sagebrush, eventually connecting to the Colorado State Forest. There are no fees and primitive camping is allowed however there are no services. Whip flags are highly recommended but are not required.
***ANNOUNCEMENTS*** (March 2010)
|
| LOCATION |
| Nearest City |
Cowdrey, CO |
| GPS Coordinates |
N 40º 52.391' W 106º 13.332' |
|
From: Walden, CO
1) Take Hwy 125 north about 10 miles
2) Turn right (east) on County Road 6
3) Continue about 3.5 miles
4) Turn right on BLM Rd #2509
5) Proceed about 2 miles
6) Stage anywhere |
| AREA TYPE |
| Area Type |
Trail, Dunes |
| QUALITY |
| Pros |
free, camp and stage anywhere |
| Cons |
no services |
| Rating |
 Good
|
| Recommended Stay |
1-2 Days
Summer/Fall |
| REGULATIONS |
| Permit Required |
Yes |
| Dates Open |
Year-Round |
| Spark Arrestor |
Yes |
| Noise Limit |
Yes (99 dB) |
| Night Riding |
|
| Flags |
|
| Two Strokes |
No Restriction |
| Cross Country |
Some Areas |
| ATVs |
No Restriction |
| UTVs |
No Restriction |
| 4x4s (registered) |
No Restriction |
| Unregistered Cars/4x4s/Buggies |
No Restriction |
| Bicycles |
No Restriction |
| Hiking |
No Restriction |
| Horseback |
No Restriction |
| Camping |
No Restriction |
| Campfires |
No Restriction |
| Alcohol |
No Restriction |
| Fireworks |
Prohibited |
| Firearms |
Some Areas |
| Law Enforcement |
Few/Periodic |
| FEES |
| Parking Fee |
No ($0.00)
|
| Entry Fee |
No ($0.00)
|
| Riding Fee |
No ($0.00)
|
| Camping Fee |
No ($0.00)
|
| CONTACTS |
| Contact Info |
BLM - Kremmling Field Office
2103 E. Park Ave
Kremmling, CO 80459
(970) 724-3000
www.blm.gov
|
|
| TERRAIN |
| Square Miles |
1 |
| Miles Of Trail |
10 |
| Climate Type |
Forest |
| Elevation |
8400 to 8700 ft. |
| Trail Maintenance |
Unknown |
| Loose Dirt |
 Little |
| Hard Pack |
Little |
| Sand |
 All |
| Mud |
Little |
| Dust |
Little |
| Rocks |
Little |
| Trees |
 Some |
| Steep Hills |
Some |
| Small Jumps |
Some |
| Large Jumps |
Some |
| Sand/Gravel Pits |
 None |
| Roads |
 Few |
| Intersections |
 Many |
| Rider Traffic |
Some |
| Shade |
Some |
| Ranges/Gunfire |
Few |
| Hazards |
Some |
| Novice Terrain |
Some |
| Amateur Terrain |
 Mostly |
| Expert Terrain |
Little |
| KEY SERVICES |
| First Aid |
30+ Miles (SW) |
| Gasoline |
5-20 Miles (SW) |
| Diesel |
5-20 Miles (SW) |
| Water |
5-20 Miles (SW) |
| RV Hookup |
20-30 Miles (SE) |
| RV Disposal |
20-30 Miles (SE) |
| Campground |
On Site |
| Conv Store |
5-20 Miles (SW) |
| Swim Area |
5-20 Miles (W) |
| Water Body |
On Site |
| Boat Ramp |
30+ Miles (W) |
|
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