Aspen (FR 849) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access

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Aspen (FR 849) in CO

Road corridorGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Paonia Ranger District

18 mi from Paonia

Maps 7,422 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests ↗

Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · no more than 28 days on any one National Forest within a 60-day period; also 14 consecutive days · then move 3 road mi · No more than 28 days in any 60-day period
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 1.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 1.1 miles of it dirt.
  • Near Ault Dam.
  • Estimated climb: 330 ft over 1.2 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 16%.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.3 miles off.
  • Sheep Mountain stands 1,408 ft above the map pin, 1.5 miles west.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 32–60°F, 2.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.