Bench Campsite
Bench Campsite
Bench Campsite #1 (RM 18. 6) is an ADA-accessible dispersed camping area on the left bank of the Colorado River featuring good shade, trail access, and an ADA privacy screen for portable toilets—accommodating six or more tents.
Located in the popular Radium to State Bridge section of the Upper Colorado River, it's one of only two ADA-compliant sites on the river before State Bridge and welcomes all visitors to picnic and camp.
The site is situated in the historic Copper Flats area and provides convenient access for both paddlers and anglers floating or fishing this intermediate stretch of river.
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