Closed

Closed until further notice. No reopening date has been announced.

Red Flag Warning issued July 3 at 1:02AM MDT until July 4 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

1:02 AM — 5:15 PM

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229 and 230. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.

Red Flag Warning issued July 2 at 11:38PM MDT until July 3 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

July 2nd, 11:38 PM — 3:45 PM

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229 and 230. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 4 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.

Air Quality Alert issued July 3 at 9:10AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

9:10 AM — July 4th, 9:00 AM

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Mesa, Garfield, Delta, Eagle, Grand, Summit, Pitkin, Lake, Clear Creek, Gilpin, Park, Montrose, Gunnison, Chaffee, Teller, Fremont, Saguache, Ouray, San Miguel, Dolores, El Paso, Custer, Pueblo, Otero and Crowley Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Grand Junction, Glenwood Springs, Delta, Eagle, Vail, Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Breckenridge, Aspen, Leadville, Georgetown, Central City, Fairplay, Montrose, Nucla, Gunnison, Buena Vista, Salida, Cripple Creek, Canon City, Saguache, Ouray, Telluride, Dove Creek, Colorado Springs, Westcliffe, Pueblo, La Junta and Ordway. WHEN...900 AM Friday July 03 to 900 AM Saturday July 04 IMPACTS...Moderate to heavy smoke transported from several wildfires in Colorado and Utah will be possible within the advisory area through at least Saturday morning. Some gradual improvement with air quality is possible starting Friday afternoon for northern parts of the advisory area, including locations along and north of Interstate 70 between Grand Junction and Denver. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.

About

Bootleg Campground offers a rustic camping experience for hikers along the Colorado Trail, the 500-mile route connecting Denver to Durango. Situated at approximately 9,500 feet in the Sawatch Range, the campground provides a convenient overnight stop for through-hikers and a base for day hikers exploring the surrounding terrain. This is a walk-in tent camping facility with no vehicle access to sites. Amenities are limited to a vault toilet (available only during peak season) and a shared family fire ring with benches. There is no potable water; campers must bring their own supply or treat water from nearby sources. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with an overnight fee of $10 per site, payable via self-service fee tube or the Recreation.gov Scan and Pay app. Site limits allow a maximum of 8 people, 2 tents, and 2 vehicles per site. Dogs are permitted but must remain leashed at all times. Firearms and fireworks are prohibited.

Directions

Located on the Colorado Trail (Trail 1776). This is a walk-in tent camping facility with no direct vehicle access to sites.

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store
Price $10

Vehicle

Max RV Length
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (719) 553-1400

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile None

Availability

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