Rock Creek (FR 116.2) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Rock Creek (FR 116.2) in CO
Road corridorArapaho and Roosevelt NFs, Boulder Ranger District
13 mi from Lazy Acres
Maps 10,477 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
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR
Road Access
Difficult
- All 4.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Rock Creek Ski Area (Historical).
- Estimated climb: 2,300 ft over 4.1 miles through 12 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 35%.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 2.2 miles off.
- Saint Vrain Mountain stands 1,695 ft above the map pin, 1.4 miles west.
- Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.
Climate averages
October normals 26–46°F, 3.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.