There's a fun riding destination tucked away in the northwest Moffat County region of Colorado, near Maybell, this prime set of 4-wheeler trails is easy to reach from Highway 318. Sand Wash Basin is full of fun dirt roads just begging you to come take a ride on your 4-wheeler and set off into the wilderness. Just be careful to watch the weather though. Unexpected storms are not uncommon in Colorado and this area can become a mud bath when it rains.
There's nothing like the view from your 4-wheeler as you travel through rolling sagebrush covered hills, and amazing sandstone canyons. Imagine breathing the pristine air as you and your 4-wheeler pause for a moment on a mountain peak. Truly, this is some of the greatest country you'll ever cover on a 4-wheeler. Definitely bring a camera along for the ride to capture some of the spectacular views.
The Sand Wash Basin 4-wheeler trails area is home to a bounty of wildlife. While riding your 4-wheeler you'll have the opportunity to see large herds of elk, deer, wild horses and pronghorn antelope, as well as chance encounters from a distance with mountain lions, bears, and bald eagles. And if you're riding your 4-wheeler at Sand Wash this fall, you may want to make a stop at the Annual Golden Leaf Festival held each September.
Sand Wash Basin is truly a 4-wheeler rider's paradise. You can spend your days on your 4-wheeler, then spend the evenings sitting around the campfire with your friends at the Maybell Park Campgrounds. This campground has a restaurant, general store, and most importantly, showers so you can wash off that dirt from the 4-wheeler trail. The campground is open from May 1 to November 15 with 45 campsites available.
