Cannon Mountain (FR 254.1) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Cannon Mountain (FR 254.1) in CO
Road corridorArapaho and Roosevelt NFs, Boulder Ranger District
6.9 mi from Lazy Acres
Maps 8,283 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 1.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 230 ft over 1.1 miles, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 25%.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- South Saint Vrain Creek runs 0.2 mi off.
- Mount Audubon stands 4,924 ft above the map pin, 10 miles west.
- Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.
Climate averages
October normals 32–55°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.