N Fork S Arkansas (FR 240) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access in Colorado
N Fork S Arkansas (FR 240) in CO
Why
U.S. Forest Service opens most of its land to dispersed camping unless a local order restricts it. Check the unit's current orders before you commit.8.2 of the 8.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, 8.2 miles of it dirt. Climbs 2,900 ft over 8.5 miles through 8 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 18%. Dead-end road with no mapped turnaround, so expect to back out or unhitch.
Mount Shavano stands 5,045 ft above the site, 2.6 miles northwest. A well-travelled stretch, with camps along here. Private here, with the nearest through road 2.3 miles off.
Pike and San Isabel National Forests, Salida Ranger District: Camping at any location within the same 20-mile radius for more than 14 days within any continuous 30-day period… 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.
| Fire restrictions | Set by Pike and San Isabel National Forests, Salida Ranger District. Check current orders |
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September normals 41–65°F, 1.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.