FR 501.0 — Erie Lake Dam in CO -- Camping Rules & Access

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FR 501.0 — Erie Lake Dam in CO

Road corridorArapaho and Roosevelt NFs, Canyon Lakes Ranger District

28 mi from Laporte

Maps 8,785 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · No more than 30 days in any 365-day period
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Road Access

Rough
  • All 1.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 550 ft over 1.6 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 15%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • North Bald Mountain stands 2,189 ft above the map pin, 3.4 miles southwest.
  • A pond lies 0.9 mi off.

Rules

  • You may camp within 300 feet of most Forest Service Roads and some Larimer County Roads as long as you are on National Forest System lands.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 28–52°F, 1.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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