Bald MTN Gulch (FR 300) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access

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Bald MTN Gulch (FR 300) in CO

Road corridorPike and San Isabel NFs, Salida Ranger District

7.0 mi from Buena Vista

0.8 mi off US 24 (straight line)

Maps 8,036 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Pike-San Isabel National Forests ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · then move 20 mi
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Road Access

Extreme
  • All 8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 1,800 ft over 8 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 45%.
  • Water crossings 0.9 and 1.3 miles along the road.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.6 miles off.
  • Bald Mountain stands 1,575 ft above the map pin, 2.0 miles northeast.
  • Arkansas River runs 1.0 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 27–61°F, 0.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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