Fourmile (FR 300.3) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access in Colorado

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Fourmile (FR 300.3) in CO

Road corridorWhite River NF, Sopris Ranger District

11 mi from Carbondale

Maps 9,628 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Motor-vehicle season 5/21–11/22Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • 3.6 of this road’s 25.2 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 4.3 miles of it dirt.
  • Near Twin Peaks.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side.
  • Winds through 13 switchbacks.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

1 known camp spot along this road, at mile 23.4: reported by travellers.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Twin Peaks stands 1,285 ft above the map pin, 1.8 miles southeast.
  • Thompson Creek Ditch runs 0.4 mi off.

Rules

  • Camp at least 100 ft from body of water or national forest system trail; except at developed recreation site or designated dispersed site.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

September normals 38–63°F, 2.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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