Shillings Spring (FR 251) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Shillings Spring (FR 251) in CO
Road corridorRio Grande NF, Conejos Peak Ranger District
16 mi from Monte Vista
Maps 9,325 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 6.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Terrace Dam.
- Estimated climb: 1,500 ft over 6.6 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 19%.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- A river runs 0.8 mi off.
- Silver Mountain stands 3,131 ft above the map pin, 6.6 miles northwest.
Climate averages
October normals 29–57°F, 1.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.