Rabbit Ears West Dispersed
Wild CampingFreeColorado, United States2.0(1)
Imagery: USGS / CopernicusOpen in MapAbout this site
Free dispersed camping area on Rabbit Ears Pass near Steamboat Springs in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. The site features spread-out, level camping spots with scenic meadow and forest views. Campfires are allowed. A 14-day stay limit applies. No potable water available on-site. Cell service is available (T-Mobile confirmed; AT&T may be limited). Road conditions are generally decent with some rough rutted sections. Located approximately 23 miles east of Steamboat Springs via US-40.
Amenities & access
Access
- Drive-in access
Amenities
- Pet Friendly
- Fire Rings
Contact
Location
40.376936, -106.730490
Elevation · 9,301 ft
Weather
Reviews (1)
- 2C
Camper
August 19, 2026
Area was closed as of August 26’
More campsites in Colorado
Browse wild camping spots in ColoradoMud Springs Campground
CampgroundColorado, United StatesPrairie Point Campground (co)
CampgroundColorado, United StatesSilver Pick
Wild CampingColorado, United StatesPine Marten
BackcountryColorado, United StatesEast Cross Mountain North Camping
Wild CampingColorado, United StatesLower Cottonwood
CampgroundColorado, United States
Camp smarter with the Campsite app
Save Rabbit Ears West Dispersed to a list, get directions, leave a review, and explore thousands more campsites on the map.
