FR 705.1 — Mount Powell in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 705.1 — Mount Powell in CO
Road corridorWhite River NF, Holy Cross Ranger District
6.9 mi from Leadville North
Maps 10,600 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.
Motor-vehicle season 5/21–11/22Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 18.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 810 ft over 18.5 miles through 16 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 21%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.2 miles off.
- Wurts Ditch runs 0.1 mi off.
- Homestake Peak stands 2,611 ft above the map pin, 3.4 miles west.
Rules
- Dispersed campers should choose a site that is already impacted, no more than 300' from the centerline of the road and at least 100' from any body of water.…Unless otherwise noted, maximum stay is 14 days within a 30-day period, for recreational use only: residential use is not permitted. After 14 days, campers must relocate outside a 20 mile radius.
- 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
Climate averages
October normals 21–48°F, 1.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.