Duckett (FR 337) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Duckett (FR 337) in CO
Road corridorPike and San Isabel NFs, San Carlos Ranger District
26 mi from Salida
7.5 mi off US 50 (straight line)
Maps 8,777 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
Difficult
- 5.3 of this road’s 6.4 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 6 miles of it dirt.
- Near Balman Dam.
- Estimated climb: 1,600 ft over 6.4 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 25%.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
- Water crossings 0.2, 1.2, 1.5 and 2.9 miles along the road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Eagle Peak stands 4,432 ft above the map pin, 3.1 miles southwest.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 27–58°F, 1.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.