Freeman Powerline (FR 536.1) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access

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Freeman Powerline (FR 536.1) in CO

Road corridorWhite River NF, Sopris Ranger District

12 mi from Aspen

Maps 7,900 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 3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Gyp Hill.
  • Estimated climb: 1,900 ft over 3 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 30% and pitches to 37%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Ford Peak stands 2,493 ft above the map pin, 1.7 miles southwest.
  • Ruedi Reservoir lies 0.1 mi off.

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 31–59°F, 1.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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