Storke Portal (FR 135) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Storke Portal (FR 135) in CO
A 1.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Lake County, CO. The road serves Chalk Mountain.
Pike and San Isabel National Forests, Leadville Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days. Camp at least 100 ft from water.
All 1.3 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Dirt the whole way in (1.3 miles). Climbs 350 ft over 1.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 17%. Water crossings 0.1, 0.5, 0.6, 0.6 and 0.9 miles in.
McNamee Peak stands 2,718 ft above the site, 1.5 miles east. Night skies measure Bortle 7 -- a suburban sky. East Fork Arkansas River runs 0.1 mi off. The nearest town, Blue River, is 9.4 mi off.
September normals 35–58°F, 1.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Pike and San Isabel National Forests, Leadville Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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