Roaring Fork (FR 435) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Roaring Fork (FR 435) in CO
Road corridorSan Juan NF, Mancos/Dolores Ranger District
20 mi from Mancos
Maps 8,169 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · then move 3 mi · no more than 28 days within any continuous 60-day period
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Road Access
Difficult
- 2.1 of this road’s 8.6 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 2.1 miles of dirt.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Winds through 6 switchbacks.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Dolores River runs 0.1 mi off.
- Taylor Mesa stands 2,634 ft above the map pin, 3.5 miles northwest.
Climate averages
October normals 34–59°F, 2.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.