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Sand Wash Basin
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | Little Snake River, Little Snake Field Office, Monument Hill, Two Bar Spring, Sheepherder Springs, Lookout Mountain, Coffeepot Springs, Vermillion Bluffs, Spence Spring, Lang Spring, Sand Wash Herd Management Area |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This high desert area offers thousands of acres of 4x4 roads and sand washes to explore and is home to herds of wild horses. Vegetation is sparse but mainly consists of sagebrush, saltbrush, scattered pinyon pine and juniper trees. The area is open year-round but the best time to visit is during the spring and fall months. There are no services so come prepared.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | Colorado OHV Sticker |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | No | Colorado Non-Resident OHV permit required. |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | (1998/older limit 99 dB, 1998/newer limit 96 dB) |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | ||
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Some Areas | |
 ATVs | Some Areas | |
 UTV & SXS | Some Areas | |
 4x4 & Jeeps (registered) | Some Areas | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | Some Areas | |
 Camping | Some Areas | camping not permitted within 1/4 mile of water sources |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on trails |
| Rule Enforcement |
TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 156,500 acres (245 sq mi) | |
| Climate Type | Desert | |
| Elevation | 5800 to 8125 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Some | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand | Some | |
| Mud |  Little | |
| Dust | Mostly | |
| Rocks | Some | |
| Trees |  Few | |
| Steep Hills | Some | |
| Water Crossings |  None | |
| Small Jumps | Some | |
| Shade | None | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | BLM |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 30+ Miles (E) | Loaf 'N Jug (970) 824-7740 |
| Diesel | 30+ Miles (E) | Loaf 'N Jug (970) 824-7740 |
 Water | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Deerlodge Park Campground (435) 781-7700 or (970) 374-3000 |
 RV Hookup | 30+ Miles (SE) | Rim Rock Campground (970) 878-4486 |
 RV Disposal | 30+ Miles (SE) | Rim Rock Campground (970) 878-4486 |
| Campground | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Deerlodge Park Campground (435) 781-7700 or (970) 374-3000 |
 Conv Store | 30+ Miles (E) | Loaf 'N Jug (970) 824-7740 |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Maybell, CO | ||
| From: Craig, CO
1) Take US-40 west about 30 miles 2) Turn right (north) onto SR-318, continue about 18 miles 3) Turn right onto Moffat County Road 67. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | BLM - Little Snake Field Office 455 Emerson Street Craig, CO 81625 (970) 826-5000 www.blm.gov |
| Contact Info | Colorado State Parks - Registration Unit 13787 South Highway 85 Littleton, CO 80125 (303) 791-1920 dnr_cpw.info@state.co.us cpw.state.co.us |
Sand Wash Basin Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 4/12/2016 (Thanks!)
Sand Wash Basin Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 4/12/2016 (Thanks!)
Sand Wash Basin Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 4/12/2016 (Thanks!)
Sand Wash Basin Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 6/15/2015 (Thanks!)
Sand Wash Basin Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 6/15/2015 (Thanks!)
Sand Wash Basin Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 4/12/2016 (Thanks!)
Sand Wash Basin Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 4/12/2016 (Thanks!)
Sand Wash Basin Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 4/12/2016 (Those were great photos. Thanks for sharing!)
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