Blank's Cabin (FR 252) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access

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Blank's Cabin (FR 252) in CO

Road corridorPike and San Isabel NFs, Salida Ranger District

12 mi from Salida

2.5 mi off US 50 (straight line)

Maps 9,755 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

Difficult
  • 2.8 of this road’s 5.9 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Mount Shavano Trailhead.
  • Estimated climb: 1,700 ft over 5.9 miles through 11 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 22%.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
  • Water crossings 2.1 and 3.3 miles along the road.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Mount Shavano stands 4,462 ft above the map pin, 2.8 miles northwest.

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 31–53°F, 1.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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