Trappers Lake (FR 205.1) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access in Colorado

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Trappers Lake (FR 205.1) in CO

Road corridorWhite River NF, Blanco Ranger District

29 mi from Hayden

Maps 8,562 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Camping is limited to designated sites on part of this road; the exact stretch is not confirmed.

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

Difficult
  • 1.1 of this road’s 12.2 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 1.2 miles of dirt.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.
  • Winds through 13 switchbacks.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

8 known camp spots along this road, between mile 0 and mile 4.9: 7 mapped, 1 reported by travellers.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • North Fork White River runs 0.3 mi off.
  • Sable Point stands 2,718 ft above the map pin, 2.9 miles southwest.

Rules

  • Unless otherwise noted, maximum stay is 14 days within a 30-day period, for recreational use only: residential use is not permitted. After 14 days, campers must relocate outside a 20 mile radius. Dispersed campers should choose a site that is already impacted, no more than 300' from the centerline of the road and at least 100' from any body of water.
  • On part of this corridor: Camping: Designated sites only.
  • 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

September normals 3968°F, 2.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.