Powerline (FR 219) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access in Colorado

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Powerline (FR 219) in CO

Road corridorPike and San Isabel NFs, Salida Ranger District

13 mi from Salida

Maps 8,994 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

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

Difficult
  • 1.9 of this road’s 2.7 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Fooses Dam.
  • Estimated climb: 330 ft over 2.7 miles through 11 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 22%.

1 known camp spot along this road, at mile 2.7: reported by travellers.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Lost Mountain stands 3,610 ft above the map pin, 3.0 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

September normals 39–68°F, 1.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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