Pierson Park Spur D (FR 119) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access in Colorado
Pierson Park Spur D (FR 119) in CO
Road corridorArapaho and Roosevelt NFs, Canyon Lakes Ranger District
4.5 mi from Estes Park
Maps 9,390 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 6/15–11/15Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · No more than 30 days in any 365-day period
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 9.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Pierson Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 2,300 ft over 9.9 miles through 6 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 21%.
1 known camp spot along this road, at mile 6: reported by travellers.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.9 miles off.
- Twin Sisters Peaks stands 2,024 ft above the map pin, 1.5 miles southwest.
- A pond lies 0.4 mi off.
- Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.
Rules
Climate averages
September normals 34–61°F, 1.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.