36mi from Castle Valley · 20 sites · Tents, RVs · Nucla, COBedrock Base Camp: Camp with Purpose
Welcome to Bedrock Base Camp, where adventure meets comfort in the heart of stunning Redrock country. Our unique glamping experience offers a serene and secluded getaway. Whether you are enjoying the seclusion of our glamping tents on the upper plateau or the RV experience alongside the meandering Dolores River, Bedrock Base Camp (BBC) is perfect for groups looking to reconnect with nature and each other. Whether you're planning a retreat for yogis, a family reunion, night sky watchers, weddings, motorcyclists, church members, students, or even a movie shoot, the BBC provides an ideal backdrop for your adventures.
Accommodations:
We can accommodate RVs, DIY tents, and offer Glamping tents thus adding flexibility to your group's camping arrangements.
Our 160-acre property features
• 10 Glamping tents with beds and an above-ground fire pit on the upper plateau. No water or power. 1 dry flush toilet. (Walking or unimproved SUV access only)
• 9 RV sites with power (30-50 amp) on the lower section near Delores River. (7 pull-throughs & 2 back-ins.) Power only (NO water or dumping)
• Electricity: The RV area has electricity, allowing Glampers to charge essential devices.
• Restrooms: We have one dry flush restroom above in the Glamping tent area and a one porta pottie near the river in the lower section.
• DIY Dry camping for groups or individuals with their own camping tents and gear.
Glamping Tents:
The Glamping tents are perched on a beautiful plateau overlooking the valley and river below. Each tent is nestled under an additional canvas shade, supported by sturdy wood poles. This design not only enhances the rustic charm but also provides extra protection from the elements, ensuring a comfortable stay regardless of the weather.
Inside each tent, you'll find a cozy queen bed and a couch that converts into a bunk bed with two twin beds, accommodating up to four guests per tent. Outside of each tent, you’ll find comfortable Adirondack chairs and an above-ground firepit, perfect for cooking or just for unwinding after a day of exploration.
Glamping Tent Access:
Our desire is to keep our property as natural, as possible. The Glamping area is meant to emulate a rural village existing in a far-off country with only a footpath to access.
We prefer that the tent sites be accessed by foot. Either a steep climb of about 40 “stairs” or an easier walk around of about 650 yards.
There is an unimproved access road leading to the tents that might be accessible by an AWD SUV but is unadvisable for cars or street motorcycles.
** If you cannot backpack or don’t wish to manage the steep steps or the walk around to the tents or do not have a high clearance 4wd vehicle
THIS LOCATION IS NOT FOR YOU, PLEASE DO NOT BOOK.
What to Bring to Glamping Tents:
To fully enjoy your stay in the BBC Glamping tents, please bring what you would pack if you were backpacking. (minus the tent and bed)
• Food and Utensils
• Water
• Queen sheets or sleeping bags
• Sleeping bags for bunks
• Fire pits have grates for grilling or heating water
Bring needed pots, pans, and utensils.
• Firewood (No gathering wood on site!)
• Flashlight
• Toiletries
What not to bring
• No pets, Vaping, or Smoking (of any kind) allowed in the Glamping tents
Enjoy Quiet time and dark skies:
No electronics that could disturb others or artificial light beyond flashlights from 1 hour after sunset to 8 am.
Activities and Surroundings:
Our expansive camp offers plenty of space for larger groups and is surrounded by breathtaking Redrock landscapes. Explore the wonderful hiking and biking trails nearby, or the hundreds of miles of UTV trails including the Rim Rocker Trail. Or make Bedrock your base camp as you enjoy dozens of day trips to beautiful and bucket-list-worthy locations. Or simply relax and take in the scenic views. Reflect on natural and human history. Go back in time and find a short walk to petroglyphs, then enjoy the sunset as you gaze across the Dolores River which runs through the property. Then go even further back in time and be amazed at the Dark Sky star gazing.
With no WIFI and very spotty cell service to distract you, Bedrock Base Camp is an ideal place to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and reconnect with nature and your companions.
Purpose:
We established Bedrock Base Camp to support our research efforts at www.WHOlives.org The primary purpose of the property is to bring awareness to the solvable problems that still exist in developing countries around the world and to provide a location and support to college students, engineers, and inventors who have an interest or ideas on how to make our small world a little better and safer place to live.
The BBC is an ideal place where anyone can experiment and deploy their ideas on how to improve dry farming, housing, water collection, transportation, emergency shelters, rural economics, water purification, and a myriad of other ideas just waiting to be discovered.
We also know that everyday people have some of the greatest ideas, so we also challenge our visitors to think about how they might go about changing the world. It was this free-flowing of ideas that led to the invention of the award-winning “Village Drill” which has drilled over 14,000 wells worldwide, bringing clean, lifesaving water to over 13 million people.
This is why we embrace “Camping with purpose”
Book your stay at Bedrock Base Camp and experience camping with a purpose. Create lasting memories in a picturesque, tranquil setting that promises both adventure and relaxation.
Location
• Bedrock, Colorado (On Hwy 90, turn North on the Y-11 road for 1.5 miles.)
• Enjoy the Delores River on the property and visit the historic Hanging Flumes
• Easy access to hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, and off-road driving trails
• Float or raft the San Miguel and the Delores Rivers
• A short drive to Buckeye Reservoir: Fishing, paddleboarding, tubing, and kayaking
• 20-minute drive to Naturita CO. (Grocery shopping, fuel, restaurants, etc.)
• 16 miles from the Utah border
• 1 hour from Moab
• 90 minutes from Telluride
• 5 hours from Salt Lake City, 6 hours from Denver, 8 hours from Vegas
Day Trips
Experience the beauty of the surrounding region with our recommended day trips, perfect for adding variety to your stay:
Moab, UT: 1 hour 10 minutes (60 miles)
Monticello, UT: 1 hour 15 minutes (68 miles)
Gateway, CO: 1 hour 15 minutes (68 miles)
Telluride, CO: 1 hour 35 minutes (75 miles)
Ouray, CO: 1 hour 45 minutes (91 miles)
Montrose, CO: 2 hours 5 minutes (107 miles)
Grand Junction, CO: 2 hours 15 minutes (120 miles)
Scenic loops:
Gateway-Delta-Montrose Loop: 5 hours (270 miles round trip)
Telluride-Norwood Loop: 5 hours 6 minutes (230 miles round trip) is the most scenic
Slickrock-Norwood Loop: 4 hours 35 minutes (220 miles round trip)
Slickrock-Telluride Loop: 4 hours 40 minutes (250 miles round trip)
Other Destinations
For even more exploration, these destinations offer a range of experiences, from stunning natural parks to vibrant cities:
Cedaredge, CO: 2 hours 45 minutes via Gateway (150 miles)
Grand Mesa, CO: 2 hours 55 minutes via Gateway (158 miles)
Durango, CO: 3 hours 30 minutes via Highway 550 (162 miles)
Gunnison, CO: 3 hours 20 minutes via Ridgeway (171 miles)
Shiprock, NM: 3 hours 20 minutes via Slickrock (174 miles)
Redstone, CO: 4 hours via Gateway (211 miles)
Pagosa Springs, CO: 4 hours 40 minutes via Highway 550 (222 miles)
Salt Lake City, UT: 4 hours 55 minutes (292 miles)
Bryce Canyon, UT: 5 hours 23 minutes via I-70 (305 miles)
Steamboat Springs, CO: 5 hours 25 minutes via Highway 141 (306 miles)
Cedar City, UT: 5 hours 30 minutes (347 miles)
Zion National Park, UT: 6 hours 10 minutes (373 miles)
SLC Airport UT: 5 hours (297 miles) via Hwy 15 to Hwy 6
Denver Airport, CO: 6 hours 30 minutes via I-70 (379 miles) or 7 hours 15 minutes via scenic Highway 285 (394 miles)
Las Vegas, NV: 7 hours 50 minutes (516 miles)
• Campfires are only allowed in designated areas and above-ground pits. Extinguish when unattended. Control what you burn so sparks and material cannot escape especially when burning trash or there are gusts of wind. Check for burn bans and ensure that all fires are properly supervised to prevent unintended fires.
