Lake Fork Spur B (FR 798.2) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access

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Lake Fork Spur B (FR 798.2) in CO

Road corridorGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Paonia Ranger District

5.5 mi from Paonia

Maps 7,537 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests ↗

Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · no more than 28 days on any one National Forest within a 60-day period; also 14 consecutive days · then move 3 road mi · No more than 28 days in any 60-day period
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 1.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Mount Lamborn.
  • Estimated climb: 820 ft over 1.7 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 21%.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.1 miles off.
  • Mount Lamborn stands 3,864 ft above the map pin, 2.5 miles southwest.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 36–61°F, 2.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.