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Allen Basin Reservoir Dispersed
Dispersed

Allen Basin Reservoir Dispersed

Routt National Forest · Yampa, CO

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This is a dispersed-camping point on public land. Fire restrictions, road conditions, and access change seasonally. Verify with the managing agency before traveling.

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  • Address:Yampa, CO
We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this campground using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Jun 20, 2026. Spot an error in our data?

About

This Reservoir is located in Yampa, CO The reservoir is accessed by Trail 1181. You must either hike in one mile on foot or by motorized ATV/OHV in the summer or by snowmobile in the winter. Note that ATV/OHV's must be under 50” wide. Nearby to the trail is dispersed camping opportunities, as well as further down the road at Crosho Lake. Both Crosho Reservoir and Allen Basin Reservoir provide good trout fishing opportunities. Car camping opportunities at no cost are also located at Crosho Lake.

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Amenities

Fire Rings

Pet Policy

No pets allowed

Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

In this park

Trails at Routt National Forest

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Little Causeway Lake

Little Causeway Lake

3.3 mi853 ftmoderate
Hare Trail

Hare Trail

6.3 mi1,325 ftmoderate
Mosquito Lake via Bear River Trail

Mosquito Lake via Bear River Trail

5.9 mi1,109 ftmoderate
West Summit Loop 1B

West Summit Loop 1B

1.8 mi518 ftmoderate
Bears Ears Trail

Bears Ears Trail

10.7 mi2,930 ftdifficult
Devil's Causeway, Skinny Fish and Trappers Lake Loop

Devil's Causeway, Skinny Fish and Trappers Lake Loop

30.6 mi6,604 ftexpert

Within ~30 miles

Trails near Allen Basin Reservoir Dispersed

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Sheriff Reservoir to Sand Lake
Trail

Sheriff Reservoir to Sand Lake

Colorado

3.3 mi673 ftgain
Moderate
Slide Mandall Lake and Black Mandall Lake
Trail

Slide Mandall Lake and Black Mandall Lake

Colorado

8.0 mi1,896 ftgain
Difficult
Mosquito Lake via Bear River Trail
Trail

Mosquito Lake via Bear River Trail

Colorado

5.9 mi1,109 ftgain
Moderate
Devil's Causeway
Trail

Devil's Causeway

Colorado

6.0 mi2,552 ftgain
Difficult
Devil's Causeway, Lost Lakes, and Chinese Wall
Trail

Devil's Causeway, Lost Lakes, and Chinese Wall

Colorado

22.4 mi6,414 ftgain
Expert
Devil's Causeway, Skinny Fish and Trappers Lake Loop
Trail

Devil's Causeway, Skinny Fish and Trappers Lake Loop

Colorado

30.6 mi6,604 ftgain
Expert

Hunt context

Hunting unit around this campground

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Colorado hunting page

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Crosho Lake Recreation Area

Crosho Lake Recreation Area

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Chapman Reservoir

Chapman Reservoir

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Sheriffs Reservoir

Sheriffs Reservoir

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Trout Creek Recreation Area

Trout Creek Recreation Area

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Trout Creek Dispersed Camping

Trout Creek Dispersed Camping

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Bear River Designated Dispersed

Bear River Designated Dispersed

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