Mt. Elbert (FR 125) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access

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Mt. Elbert (FR 125) in CO

Road corridorPike and San Isabel NFs, Leadville Ranger District

11 mi from Leadville

2.6 mi off US 24 (straight line)

Maps 9,621 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Pike-San Isabel National Forests ↗

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Road Access

Difficult
  • 3.4 of this road’s 5.5 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 3.4 miles of it dirt.
  • Near Mount Elbert Trailhead.
  • Estimated climb: 1,900 ft over 5.5 miles through 21 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 23%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
  • A water crossing 1.4 miles along the road.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Mount Cosgriff stands 3,959 ft above the map pin, 3.1 miles west.
  • The Mount Elbert Forebay shoreline is 0.3 mi off.

Rules

  • 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
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 25–53°F, 0.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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