Hubbard Cave (FR 408.1) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access

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Hubbard Cave (FR 408.1) in CO

Road corridorWhite River NF, Sopris Ranger District

4.5 mi from Glenwood Springs

Maps 7,845 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0–1.7 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

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 3.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Lookout Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 880 ft over 3.6 miles, with sustained grades near 22% and pitches to 32%.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Lookout Mountain stands 797 ft above the map pin, 0.8 miles north.

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 29–58°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.