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Bradfield Recreation Site Access

Bradfield Recreation Site is a large, open campground with 17 designated camping spurs ($8/night, first-come, first-served) and a day-use area featuring a boat ramp for whitewater rafting and non-motorized boating on the lower Dolores River.

Amenities include vault restrooms (one fully accessible), picnic tables, fire rings, and shade structures, with peak visitation during spring boatable releases (mid-April to mid-June).

Fishing access is available below Bradfield Bridge (keep fish), while upstream is catch-and-release only.


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