Tarryall - Badger Flats

Tarryall–Badger Flats is one of our favorite places to camp because of the variety of riding options available. It works extremely well as a basecamp where you can either ride directly from camp or trailer out to explore a wide range of nearby trail systems.

It’s a flexible setup that allows you to tailor your trip depending on the season, weather, and how much ground you want to cover.

Access is easy, but the road in usually wash boarded. Once you’re set up, you have the option to stay put and ride out from camp or bring an additional truck and trailer to reach other trailheads in the area.

Having a second vehicle can make a big difference if you plan to explore beyond the immediate trails, especially during longer stays.

One of the biggest advantages of Badger Flats is the ability to ride directly from camp. On several trips, we’ve saddled up and spent full days exploring without ever moving the trucks.

If you want to expand your riding options, there are several excellent trailheads within driving distance, including:

Twin Eagles Trailhead (Brookside–McCurdy Trail) – 16 miles

Mueller State Park – 26 miles

Dome Rock State Wildlife Area Trailhead – 27 miles

Goose Creek Trailhead – 29 miles

Horse Thief Park Trailhead – 29 miles

In cooler months, especially during fall when the aspens are turning, trailering out to these locations can add a lot of variety to your trip.

This is a great location for riders who want flexibility—whether that means staying local and riding from camp or exploring multiple trail systems in a single trip.

Planning ahead with an extra vehicle or trailer can open up significantly more riding opportunities, especially if you’re staying for several days.

Keep in mind that this is also a very popular location for ATV and motorcycle traffic. However, they are restricted to roads and you won't encounter them on the trails, especially the trail maps we've provided.