Box Elder Campground offers 11 free, first-come, first-served campsites with fire rings, picnic tables, and vault toilets along the Dolores River in a scenic canyon setting 6 miles northeast of Dove Creek. The campground features a boat launch area (Mt.

Sheep Point/the Pumps) for river access and is busiest during spring boatable releases (mid-April to mid-June) and summer holiday weekends. High-clearance or 4WD vehicles are recommended for the rough, rocky access road, especially after rain.