Beaver Creek S. H. (FR 315) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access in Colorado

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Beaver Creek S. H. (FR 315) in CO

Road corridorPike and San Isabel NFs, Pikes Peak Ranger District

3.4 mi from Woodland Park

Maps 9,316 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Motor-vehicle season 4/1–11/30Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · then move 20 mi
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Road Access

Difficult
  • 1.2 of this road’s 3.9 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Columbine Dam.
  • Estimated climb: 420 ft over 3.9 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 16%.

2 known camp spots along this road, between mile 0.4 and mile 1.7: reported by travellers.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.
  • Pikes Peak stands 4,790 ft above the map pin, 13 miles south.

Rules

  • Camping within 100 feet of a body of water (such as a lake, stream, pond, or river) unless in a Forest Service developed recreation site or designated dispersed site.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

September normals 3665°F, 1.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.