Baldy MTN (FR 071) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Baldy MTN (FR 071) in CO
A 0.2-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in La Plata County, CO. The road serves Baldy Mountain.
San Juan National Forest, Columbine Ranger District allows dispersed camping here. Camp at least 100 ft from water.
All 0.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.1 miles of dirt. Climbs 90 ft over 0.2 miles -- sustained grades near 12%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.
Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Baldy Mountain stands 1,160 ft above the site, 2.0 miles north. Mud Spring Creek runs 0.4 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Durango, is 6.7 mi off.
September normals 45–70°F, 2.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by San Juan National Forest, Columbine Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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