Mt. Lincoln (FR 437) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access in Colorado
Mt. Lincoln (FR 437) in CO
Why
U.S. Forest Service opens most of its land to dispersed camping unless a local order restricts it. Check the unit's current orders before you commit.All 2.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way. Climbs 1,900 ft over 2.7 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 29%. A gate 2.6 miles in.
Mount Bross stands 2,839 ft above the site, 1.7 miles west. Private here, with the nearest through road 1.4 miles off. Middle Fork South Platte River runs 0.8 mi off.
Pike and San Isabel National Forests, South Park Ranger District: Camping at any location, within the same 20-mile radius for more than 14 days within any continuous 30-day period. 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.
| Fire restrictions | Set by Pike and San Isabel National Forests, South Park Ranger District. Check current orders |
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September normals 34–58°F, 1.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.