Paradise Basin (FR 317.1) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access in Colorado

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Paradise Basin (FR 317.1) in CO

Road corridorWhite River NF, Sopris Ranger District

11 mi from Crested Butte

Maps 10,682 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

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

Difficult
  • All 2.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Paradise Divide.
  • Estimated climb: 740 ft over 2.7 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 23%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side.

1 known camp spot along this road, at mile 2.6: reported by travellers.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.0 miles off.
  • Mount Baldy stands 2,132 ft above the map pin, 1.6 miles south.
  • Elko Lake lies 0.2 mi off.

Rules

  • 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 34–60°F, 3.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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