Prohibition Mountain (FR 171.0) in CO

Road corridorArapaho and Roosevelt NFs, Canyon Lakes Ranger District

26 mi from Estes Park

Maps 9,007 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Camping is limited to designated sites on part of this road; the exact stretch is not confirmed.

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

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Difficult

All 12.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
Estimated climb: 1,900 ft over 12.3 miles through 9 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 14%.
Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

7 known camp spots along this road, between mile 1 and mile 7.2: 6 mapped, 1 reported by travellers.

Limited privacy

Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
Mount Hughes stands 1,843 ft above the map pin, 2.4 miles west.

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.
On part of this corridor: Camping: Designated sites only.
Camping rules

September normals 36–63°F, 1.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Prohibition Mountain (FR 171.0) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access in Colorado