Boulder MTN 4WD (FR 279) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access

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Boulder MTN 4WD (FR 279) in CO

Road corridorPike and San Isabel NFs, Salida Ranger District

12 mi from Buena Vista

9.0 mi off US 50 (straight line)

Maps 10,285 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Camping is limited to designated sites on part of this road; the exact stretch is not confirmed.

Pike-San Isabel National Forests ↗

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

Difficult
  • All 5.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Boulder Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 2,500 ft over 5.1 miles through 15 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 25%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
  • Water crossings 0.3, 0.4 and 2.8 miles along the road.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.2 miles off.
  • Boulder Mountain stands 3,239 ft above the map pin, 1.9 miles southwest.
  • Chalk Creek runs 0.6 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.
  • On part of this corridor: Camping: Designated sites only.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 28–51°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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