Upper Poncha Powerline (FR 205) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access

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Upper Poncha Powerline (FR 205) in CO

Road corridorPike and San Isabel NFs, Salida Ranger District

9.5 mi from Salida

0.5 mi off US 285 (straight line)

Maps 8,979 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Pike-San Isabel National Forests ↗

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

Rough
  • All 1.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Tire Chain Requirements Information.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • A gate 0.9 miles along the road.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Mount Ouray stands 4,998 ft above the map pin, 6.6 miles west.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 4, a rural sky with a glow on the horizon.

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 28–57°F, 1.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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