Big John Mountain (FR 186.1) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Big John Mountain (FR 186.1) in CO
Road corridorArapaho and Roosevelt NFs, Boulder Ranger District
8.9 mi from Lazy Acres
Maps 7,655 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests ↗
Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · no more than 30 days in any 365-day period
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 1.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Dry Saint Vrain Trailhead.
- Estimated climb: 320 ft over 1.6 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 23%.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Big John Mountain stands 1,433 ft above the map pin, 1.4 miles northwest.
- Middle Saint Vrain Creek runs 0.7 mi off.
- Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.
Climate averages
October normals 34–57°F, 1.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.