Elk Park (FR 432) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Elk Park (FR 432) in CO
Road corridorRio Grande NF, Divide Ranger District
20 mi from Del Norte
5.0 mi off US 160 (straight line)
Maps 8,321 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 0–0.8 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.
Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- 3 of this road’s 4.9 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Coller Wildlife Area.
- Estimated climb: 1,100 ft over 4.9 miles through 9 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 37%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
- A water crossing 2.4 miles along the road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Rio Grande runs 0.1 mi off.
- Elk Mountain stands 2,774 ft above the map pin, 3.6 miles west.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 31–58°F, 2.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.