Burnt Mountain (FR 506.1) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access

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Burnt Mountain (FR 506.1) in CO

Road corridorWhite River NF, Sopris Ranger District

15 mi from Edwards

Maps 9,193 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

White River National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 5/21–11/22Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 9.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 2,000 ft over 9.7 miles through 12 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 14%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.2 miles off.
  • Fools Peak stands 3,733 ft above the map pin, 4.0 miles northeast.

Rules

  • Camp at least 100 ft from body of water or national forest system trail; except at developed recreation site or designated dispersed site.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 28–54°F, 2.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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