Smith Mesa (BLM 2759) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access

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Smith Mesa (BLM 2759) in CO

Road corridorBLM, Kremmling

12 mi from Kremmling

Maps 8,466 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 6.8–7.1 cross land the BLM doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

BLM Kremmling 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

Difficult
  • All 10.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles.
  • Near Mount Bross.
  • Part of the route closes seasonally, so check locally before you go.
  • Estimated climb: 1,800 ft over 10.2 miles through 7 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 27%.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
  • A cattle guard 6.8 miles along the road.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Elk Mountain stands 2,941 ft above the map pin, 5.7 miles north.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 24–54°F, 1.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.