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Dorchester Campground

USFS · Campground · Free

Free

Fast facts

Cost
Free
Managed by
USFS
Type
Campground
Hours
Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
Reservations
fs.usda.gov
Nearest dump station
Taylor Lagoons Dump Station · 13.9 mi
Coordinates
38.9669, -106.6615
Last verified
September 18, 2026
38.9669° N · 106.6615° W
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Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

This campground lies at the upper end of Taylor Park popular with off-highway vehicle users. A lengthy network of motorized trails leads from the Castle Creek Valley to Taylor Reservoir. This regions is great for enduro trail bike riders. The area offers good fishing and mountain biking. Landscape includes pine trees and riparian meadows. This is bear country, must practice safe food storage techniques.

From the USFS.

Is Dorchester Campground free?

Yes. Dorchester Campground is free to use. It is managed by the USFS.

How do I get to Dorchester Campground?

Travel northeast on County Road 724 / Forest Road 742 (Taylor Canyon Road). Travel 39.5 miles. Road changes to improved dirt immediately after the turn off for Cottonwood Pass Road.

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What are the rules at Dorchester Campground?

This is bear country: campers must properly store food and other attractants.

Nearby

SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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