Deadmans Creek (FR 408.3) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access

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Deadmans Creek (FR 408.3) in CO

Road corridorWhite River NF, Sopris Ranger District

6.2 mi from Glenwood Springs

Maps 7,849 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

White River National Forest ↗

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

Difficult
  • All 2.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Hopkins Dam.
  • Estimated climb: 1,600 ft over 2.9 miles through 6 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 22% and pitches to 34%.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.7 miles off.
  • Colorado River runs 0.9 mi off.
  • Windy Point stands 2,375 ft above the map pin, 6.4 miles northwest.

Rules

  • 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
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 34–57°F, 2.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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