Shrine Pass (FR 709.1) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Shrine Pass (FR 709.1) in CO
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
An 11.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Eagle County, CO. The road is open seasonally, June 21 to November 15.
9 of the 11.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 10.3 of the 11.5 miles in are dirt. Climbs 2,800 ft over 11.5 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 26%. Winds through 7 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 9.2 miles in. A gate 10.4 miles in.
Hornsilver Mountain stands 2,703 ft above the site, 2.0 miles southeast. A body of water lies 0.1 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. The nearest town, Vail, is 8.2 mi off.
September normals 42–64°F, 2.2″ 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