Tincup Pass (FR 267) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access in Colorado
Tincup Pass (FR 267) in CO
Camping is limited to designated sites on part of this road; the exact stretch is not confirmed.
All 6.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way. Climbs 2,100 ft over 6.1 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 18%. Dead-end road with no mapped turnaround, so expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 0.3, 5.4 and 5.5 miles in.
Fitzpatrick Peak stands 1,351 ft above the site, 1.4 miles west. A lake lies 0.2 mi off. Private here, with the nearest through road 2.2 miles off. Travellers have camped along here.
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.
| Camping | Applies in part Designated sites only Camping, except in Forest Service developed recreation sites and designated dispersed sites, in the Turquoise Lake Recreation Area, Twin Lakes Recreation Area (Exhibit E Leadville), South Cottonwood Creek Drainage, Chalk Creek Drainage, O'Haver Lake/Campground (Exhibit C Salida), Cuchara Creek Recreation Area, and Purgatoire River (Exhibit D San Carlos). |
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| Fire restrictions | Set by Pike and San Isabel National Forests, Salida Ranger District. Check current orders |
September normals 31–56°F, 2.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.