Federal Quarry (FR 181) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access

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Federal Quarry (FR 181) in CO

Road corridorPike and San Isabel NFs, Salida Ranger District

5.8 mi from Salida

3.9 mi off US 50 (straight line)

Maps 8,795 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 1.8–4.9 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

Pike-San Isabel National Forests ↗

Motor-vehicle season 4/16–11/30Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · then move 20 mi
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 5.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Rick Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 1,300 ft over 5.7 miles through 7 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 27%.
  • Water crossings 3, 3.5, 3.6, 4.7 and 5.7 miles along the road.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.7 miles off.
  • Midway Spring lies 0.3 mi off.
  • Cameron Mountain stands 2,200 ft above the map pin, 2.5 miles northeast.

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 34–59°F, 1.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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