Spring Creek (FR 519.1) in CO

Road corridorWhite River NF, Sopris Ranger District

16 mi from Aspen

Maps 9,249 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

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

VerizonNONE

AT&TNONE

T-MobileNONE

StarlinkFAIR

Difficult

All 2.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
Near Crowley Point.
Estimated climb: 660 ft over 2.8 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 18%.
Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.

Limited privacy

Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.0 miles off.
Kuntz Creek runs 0.3 mi off.
Burnt Mountain stands 1,928 ft above the map pin, 2.6 miles east.

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

October normals 30–53°F, 2.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Spring Creek (FR 519.1) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access