North Shale Hills (FR 2153) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
North Shale Hills (FR 2153) in CO
Road corridorPike and San Isabel NFs, Comanche Ranger District
15 mi from La Junta
Maps 4,698 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Pike-San Isabel National Forests ↗
Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · then move 20 mi
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Road Access
Rough
- All 0.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Black Hills rises 15 miles southwest.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 36–70°F, 1.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.