West Ute Creek (FR 648.1) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
West Ute Creek (FR 648.1) in CO
Road corridorWhite River NF, Rifle Ranger District
16 mi from New Castle
Maps 9,577 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.
Motor-vehicle season 5/21–11/22Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 7.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 880 ft over 7.2 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 19%.
- Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.3 miles off.
- The Meadow Creek Lake shoreline is 0.4 mi off.
Rules
- 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.…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.
- 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
Climate averages
October normals 28–50°F, 2.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.