BLM 2503 — Caprock Mine in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
BLM 2503 — Caprock Mine in CO
Road corridorBLM, Kremmling
37 mi from Saratoga
Maps 8,430 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 1.2–1.5 cross land the BLM doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.
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 9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles.
- Part of the route closes seasonally, so check locally before you go.
- Estimated climb: 1,800 ft over 9 miles through 10 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 28%.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.0 miles off.
- Wheeler Creek runs 0.9 mi off.
- Red Elephant Mountain stands 3,140 ft above the map pin, 8.9 miles southwest.
Climate averages
October normals 28–53°F, 2.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.