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Drop Camp Hunts in Southwest Colorado

Drop Camps

Wilderness Drop Camps with Colorado Wilderness Outfitters

Colorado Wilderness Outfitters offers wilderness drop camps for experienced hunters seeking a self-guided hunting experience on public land in Southwest Colorado. Drop camps operate in designated wilderness areas of the San Juan Mountains and are accessed by horseback.

Drop camps provide stock-supported access and a fully established backcountry camp while allowing hunters to conduct their hunt independently.

Overview

What Is a Drop Camp?

What Is a Drop Camp?

A drop camp is a self-guided wilderness hunt where Colorado Wilderness Outfitters handles access and camp logistics, but does not provide a guide for hunting.

With a drop camp, we:

Transport hunters and gear by horseback into wilderness areas

Set up an established backcountry camp

Provide stock-supported access in and out

Hunters are responsible for:

Drop camps are designed for hunters who are confident in their ability to hunt without direct guidance.

For you

Who Drop Camps Are Best For

These trips are not recommended for first-time wilderness hunters or those unfamiliar with self-guided hunting in steep, remote terrain.

Drop camps are best suited for hunters who:

Have prior wilderness or backcountry hunting experience

Are comfortable navigating public land

Can manage their own food, gear, and daily plan

Understand the physical demands of wilderness terrain

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Seasons & Timing

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Species & Seasons

Drop camps may be available for select species and seasons depending on licensing, regulations, and operational capacity.

Species may include:

All drop camps operate within Colorado Parks and Wildlife regulations and wilderness permit requirements.

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Camp Setup 
& Access

Drop camps are established backcountry camps set up by Colorado Wilderness Outfitters and accessed by horseback. Camps are designed for functionality and durability within wilderness regulations.

Camp setups typically include:

Exact camp location, layout, and access depend on season, terrain, and permit requirements.

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What Is Not Included

It is important to understand what a drop camp does not include.

Drop camps do not include:

Hunters should arrive fully prepared to operate independently in wilderness conditions.

Expectations

Physical Effort & Expectations

Drop camps involve the same physical demands as guided wilderness hunts.

Hunters should expect:

These hunts require physical readiness and self-sufficiency.

Licensing

Licensing & Planning

Licensing requirements for drop camps depend on species, season, and method. Most drop camp hunts require draw or over-the-counter licenses depending on the hunt.

Colorado Wilderness Outfitters assists clients with:

Understanding license requirements

Planning timelines

Setting realistic expectations

pricing

Pricing and Booking

Pricing for drop camps varies by season, species, and logistical requirements. Final pricing and availability are confirmed through direct conversation to ensure the drop camp is appropriate for the hunter’s experience level.

Contact

Start Planning a Drop Camp Hunt

If you’re an experienced hunter considering a wilderness drop camp and want to confirm whether this option is a good fit, we encourage you to reach out.