Sultan Dispersed Camping Area
San Juan National Forest
Write a Review FR-585 Silverton, CO 81433 970-387-5530 970-247-4874 Official WebsiteGPS: 37.8209, -107.72
Overview of Sultan Dispersed Camping Area
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads.
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Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by Dirt Roads & Sunsets on 10/9/2022
Longest RV Reported: 41 feet
Reported by H2OBoy on 6/17/2019
Pad Type dirt
Open Seasonally Yes
Elevation 9,514 ft / 2,899 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Q&A - Ask the Community about Sultan Dispersed Camping Area
To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 970-387-5530
lgehring asked on 10/13/2022
We're in a 35-foot Class A. Would it be better to approach from the north or the south? We've never driven the Millio...
Liz asked on 9/2/2021
Planning a trip to Sultan Camping Area for Oct 23-29. Does anyone think snow will be an issue here that time of year?
Erindursi asked on 7/1/2021
Does anyone know if this area big enough for a 40’ RV pulling 18’ trailer? And is it open?
Chuck asked on 3/26/2021
I plan on trailering my Harley, behind my van to Sultan Camping Area. Once here is the road, in and out, doable on a ...
Reviews of Sultan Dispersed Camping Area 13 people have reviewed this location.
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Confirmed by 7 Users
Last reported 10/9/2022
Confirmed by 3 Users
Last reported 4/14/2021
“Easy Access, Beautiful, Good Cell, Clean”
Reviewed 10/9/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
| RV Length: | 19' (Travel Trailer) |
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10/2/22 - 10/6/22. Easy access, 1mile smooth forest service road. Stayed in the Sultan area just over the bridge on the right. Probably 5-8 spots, 3-4 directly on mineral creek. Nice turnaround area for large trailers. 1-2 bars un-boosted Verizon. Internet best in mornings, strong enough to work. Scenery very nice. Creek, snow capped m... more
10/2/22 - 10/6/22. Easy access, 1mile smooth forest service road. Stayed in the Sultan area just over the bridge on the right. Probably 5-8 spots, 3-4 directly on mineral creek. Nice turnaround area for large trailers. 1-2 bars un-boosted Verizon. Internet best in mornings, strong enough to work. Scenery very nice. Creek, snow capped mountains and lots of fir trees. Very close to Silverton for supplies, fresh water and dump. Coffee Bear in Silverton great place to get strong wifi, great coffee and excellent breakfast burritos.
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Verizon 4G
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“Beautiful Area by Animas River”
Reviewed 6/25/2022
| Days stayed: | 4 |
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| RV Length: | 16' (Travel Trailer) |
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Very peaceful area. Saw a moose nearby! Falling asleep to the sound of the Animas River is incredible. Super easy access to Silverton and the Million Dollar Highway.
Highly recommend!
brookeontour would stay here again
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“Dope AF!! ”
Reviewed 4/14/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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This was a super nice campground, right next to a river! Sites were kind of close, but with enough privacy. Super easy to access. Would definitely stay here again!
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Kylee would stay here again
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“Nice spot by the small river”
Reviewed 10/13/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
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Very nice spot by the river. Access to hiking trails.
UNWYND would stay here again
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“Gorgeous spot by creek/river.....depending on time of year”
Reviewed 8/28/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
| RV Length: | 26' (Travel Trailer) |
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You can’t beat this spot. Across from Anvil, and better and bigger. Mid August is probably a great time to go and we got to hear the water throughout the night. We stayed here so we were close to the Ice Lake Basin Trail. Verizon and TMobile coverage was great, our camping neighbors were great, and it was one of the most beautiful boon... more
You can’t beat this spot. Across from Anvil, and better and bigger. Mid August is probably a great time to go and we got to hear the water throughout the night. We stayed here so we were close to the Ice Lake Basin Trail. Verizon and TMobile coverage was great, our camping neighbors were great, and it was one of the most beautiful boondocking places we have been. Unfortunately we saw some horrible campers who cut down trees so that they could have a view of the water. That really makes me mad and sad at the same time. You shouldn’t destroy earth for your ego. But I digress. This is a great, quiet spot a couple miles from down town Silverton, just off the 550. We were able to visit several hikes in the area and have a great week in Silverton. Close to Ouray as well!
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Beer Goddess would stay here again
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“Beautiful!”
Reviewed 9/12/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | NA |
| RV Length: | 36' (Toy Hauler Fifth Wheel) |
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Beautiful place with amazing views in every direction. What a gem.We only stayed one night because the weather was turning cold and rainy. It was mid September so this is probably common weather for this time of year at 9000+ feet. We were able to fit our 36' toy hauler with room to spare. We would absolutely stay here again. Would li... more
Beautiful place with amazing views in every direction. What a gem.We only stayed one night because the weather was turning cold and rainy. It was mid September so this is probably common weather for this time of year at 9000+ feet. We were able to fit our 36' toy hauler with room to spare.
We would absolutely stay here again. Would liked to have spent more time exploring the area.
Gtoli would stay here again
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“Great free campsite next to a raging river”
Reviewed 7/26/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| RV Length: | 26' (Class C) |
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I stayed here with a Class C motorhome from July 19-22, 2019. I had no problem to get an OK spot at the river when I arrived and could move to a great spot the next day when the family that was in that spot left. Due to the heavy snowfall in the previous winter and the still ongoing snowmelt the river was quite high and loud. When t... more
I stayed here with a Class C motorhome from July 19-22, 2019. I had no problem to get an OK spot at the river when I arrived and could move to a great spot the next day when the family that was in that spot left.
Due to the heavy snowfall in the previous winter and the still ongoing snowmelt the river was quite high and loud. When this is the case a spot that is not directly at the river might be better for some people.
This is a great free campsite close to US Hwy 550 (which you don't hear from there). There are several spots next to the river and some more a little farther away. Altogether there might be around 10 good spots here. No services at all. Good Verizon cell phone reception.
I enjoyed this place very much and would come back here if I'm ever again in that area.
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Lazy Days Ahead would stay here again
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“Beautiful, but crowded ”
Reviewed 7/19/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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We pulled in about 5pm on a Thursday and may have got the last decent spot. The river is still raging from winter melt in mid-July. Too fast to fish:(
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T-Mobile 4G
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“Currently closed”
Reviewed 6/17/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 41' |
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One of my most favorite places to dry camp. But Currently closed :(
Verizon 4G
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“Looks like a magazine cover!”
Reviewed 7/27/2018
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 0 |
| RV Length: | 31' |
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Totally awesome spot. We got here while the monsoon rain was falling hard. We waited and then backed into our site. 2 other campers already on site, so we took the most out of level site, but we were very close to the creek and we had our privacy. Quick drive to Silverton which we didn’t everyday, sometimes twice a day. We also wen... more
Totally awesome spot.
We got here while the monsoon rain was falling hard. We waited and then backed into our site. 2 other campers already on site, so we took the most out of level site, but we were very close to the creek and we had our privacy.
Quick drive to Silverton which we didn’t everyday, sometimes twice a day. We also went up the dirt road to hike Ice Lakes which is one of the best hikes o have done in my life!
This place is truly amazing, I couldn’t believe that it was free!!!
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Free Rein Project - Full Timing! would stay here again
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