Ironclads (FR 216.1) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access

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Ironclads (FR 216.1) in CO

Road corridorArapaho and Roosevelt NFs, Boulder Ranger District

9.7 mi from Lazy Acres

Maps 8,498 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 1.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near The Ironclads.
  • Estimated climb: 570 ft over 1.7 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 24% and pitches to 26%.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • The Ironclads stands 724 ft above the map pin, 0.5 miles northwest.
  • Park Creek runs 0.6 mi off.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 32–54°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.