Lilly Pond (FR 122) in CO

Road corridorPike and San Isabel NFs, Leadville Ranger District

11 mi from Leadville

Maps 9,654 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Motor-vehicle season 5/16–11/30Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · then move 20 mi

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Difficult

All 2.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
Near Cozart Dam.
Estimated climb: 760 ft over 2.6 miles through 13 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 19%.

6 known camp spots along this road, between mile 0.1 and mile 2.5: reported by travellers.

Limited privacy

Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
Mount Cosgriff stands 3,926 ft above the map pin, 3.2 miles west.
The Mount Elbert Forebay shoreline is 0.2 mi off.

Camping within 100 feet of a body of water (such as a lake, stream, pond, or river) unless in a Forest Service developed recreation site or designated dispersed site.
Camping rules

September normals 34–65°F, 1.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Lilly Pond (FR 122) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access in Colorado