Elkhide (FR 172) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access

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Elkhide (FR 172) in CO

Road corridorPike and San Isabel NFs, South Park Ranger District

15 mi from Leadville

Maps 10,011 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 0.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Weston Peak stands 3,567 ft above the map pin, 5.0 miles northwest.

Rules

  • Camping within 100 feet of a body of water (such as a lake, stream, pond, or river) unless in a Forest Service developed recreation site or designated dispersed site.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 29–51°F, 1.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.