BLM 8132 — Burning Mountain in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
BLM 8132 — Burning Mountain in CO
Road corridorBLM, Colorado River Valley
3.8 mi from New Castle
Maps 5,812 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.
BLM Colorado River Valley Field Office ↗
Stay limit: 7 consecutive days · the 7-day limit applies April 1 to August 31 · September 1 to March 31: 14 consecutive days · unless otherwise authorized in writing by the BLM; also 14 days · within 30 days · then move 30 mi; also 14 consecutive days
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Road Access
Extreme
- All 2.1 miles of this road are maintained only for low-range 4WD.
- Estimated climb: 1,100 ft over 2.1 miles through 7 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 29%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Burning Mountain stands 1,873 ft above the map pin, 1.8 miles southwest.
- West Elk Creek runs 0.4 mi off.
- Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.
Climate averages
October normals 38–63°F, 1.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.