Porphyry (FR 435.1) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Porphyry (FR 435.1) in CO
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 4.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Eagle County, CO. The road serves Porphyry Mountain. The road is open seasonally, June 21 to November 22.
All 4.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.4 miles). Climbs 120 ft over 4.4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 19%.
New York Mountain stands 2,361 ft above the site, 2.8 miles southeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. A body of water lies 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Edwards, is 6.6 mi off.
September normals 39–64°F, 2.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by U.S. Forest Service. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
fs.usda.gov