Dispersed Camping Near Gould | Forest Road 740

Dispersed Camping near Gould on Forest Road 740 is a great camping destination in itself. There are numerous camp spots along the main road as well as some more private spots found on the many forest roads in the area. It’s also a great spot to set up home base while getting out and exploring the incredible
landscapes and recreation opportunities that surround this area. Plus, this area is known for its moose population, so be on the look out. Read on to find out more about camping near Gould.

Quick Info: Camping Near Gould

Cost: Free

Ownership: Forest Service; 14 day limit

Directions: From Walden, follow CO-14 E for about 21 miles until you reach Gould. Just after the fire station, turn right onto CR 21 and continue 1.8 miles. Then continue on to Forest Road 740 and you’ll begin seeing dispersed camp spots.

Solar: Good but it depends on the tree coverage in the spot you choose

Water: There is a hand pumped well at Aspen Campground near the beginning of CR 21 and Forest Road 740.

Miles From Town: About two miles from Gould (no services) and 24 miles from Walden.

Cell Service: No but sometimes yes, very unreliable

Road Conditions: The road in is dirt/gravel and in great condition.

Our Experience Dispersed Camping Near Gould

After spending some time camping in Arapahoe/Roosevelt National Forest near Red Feather Lakes, we couldn’t wait to go check out the steep peaks and plentiful lakes in the Rawah Wilderness! But first, we needed to get a bit closer. That’s when we headed west and found some great dispersed camping near Gould.

There’s not much to Gould, no gas stations or grocery stores. After we turned onto CR 21, we passed the small, rustic campground that seemed to be the only sign of life to be found so far. Shortly after, the road reaches a large open field with several fire rings. This area looks like a well used area for dispersed camping on Forest Road 740. We ended up camping near Gould throughout Labor Day weekend so we got to see just how many rigs were able to be crammed into this large field.

Luckily, we had gotten here before Labor Day and found a nice, private spot near the river about two miles past the open field. Our spot was really roomy but still a bit tricky due to all the stumps. We got
settled in and checked out the trail down to the river. It’s always nice being camped near water. We walked up and downstream while we were here just to check it out.

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And one morning we watched a mother moose and her kid climb up from the stream into our camp spot. It was incredible seeing them so close and watching them weave through the trees ever so quietly.

There are two pay forest service campgrounds on Forest Road 740 as well, Aspen and Pines. If you continue along the forest road there are several dispersed camp spots. And we also noticed that there are lots of dispersed camp spots scattered along the branching forest service roads as well. Definitely scout ahead because the spots vary in size and distance from the main road.

While we were camping near Gould, we explored the creek in our backyard as well as walked some of the
nearby forest roads. But the highlights of camping in the area had to be getting to adventure in the Rawah Wilderness and State Forest State Park! Be sure to keep your eyes out for moose, as this area is
known for the number of moose.

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We love getting to know new areas and seeing new things! Let us know in the comments below where your favorite place to go camping is.

If you’d like to see some of our other dispersed camping spots, check out the links below:

• Dispersed Camping at Kyburz Flat
• Rabbits Ear Pass Dispersed Camping
• Camping at Oroville Wildlife Area
• Hartley Springs Camping

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