Bald MTN (FR 345) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access

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Bald MTN (FR 345) in CO

Road corridorPike and San Isabel NFs, Salida Ranger District

3.8 mi from Buena Vista

Maps 8,435 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 2.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Bald Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 1,400 ft over 2.8 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 24%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
  • 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 0.9 miles off.
  • Bald Mountain stands 1,392 ft above the map pin, 1.0 miles southwest.
  • Cottonwood Maxwell Ditch runs 0.1 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping within 100 feet of a body of water (such as a lake, stream, pond, or river) unless in a Forest Service developed recreation site or designated dispersed site.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 27–59°F, 1.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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