South Cabin Creek (FR 112.1) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
South Cabin Creek (FR 112.1) in CO
Road corridorArapaho and Roosevelt NFs, Sulphur Ranger District
12 mi from Granby
Maps 9,891 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests ↗
Motor-vehicle season 6/15–11/15Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · no more than 30 days in any 365-day period
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkGOOD
Road Access
Difficult
- 7.4 of this road’s 14.2 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Elk Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 2,900 ft over 14.2 miles through 21 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 20%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.6 miles off.
- Elk Mountain stands 1,516 ft above the map pin, 1.2 miles northwest.
Climate averages
October normals 26–49°F, 1.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.