Music Pass (FR 119) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access in Colorado

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Music Pass (FR 119) in CO

Pike and San Isabel NFs, San Carlos Ranger District
10,475 ft35 mi from Colorado City
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Dispersed camping generally allowed
WhyU.S. Forest Service opens most of its land to dispersed camping unless a local order restricts it. Check the unit's current orders before you commit.

Fire orders

2.8 of the 3.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way. Climbs 1,500 ft over 3.1 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 26%. Dead-end road with no mapped turnaround, so expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 1.3, 1.4, 1.4, 1.6 and 1.7 miles in.

Snowslide Mountain stands 1,192 ft above the site, 0.9 miles southwest. Exposed here, with the nearest through road 0.0 miles off. Travellers have camped along here.

Pike and San Isabel National Forests, San Carlos 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.

Rules that apply to this spot
Fire restrictions

Set by Pike and San Isabel National Forests, San Carlos Ranger District.

Check current orders

September normals 3560°F, 2.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?