North Spring (FR 433.2) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access

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North Spring (FR 433.2) in CO

Road corridorPike and San Isabel NFs, South Park Ranger District

13 mi from Buena Vista

Maps 9,275 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Pike-San Isabel National Forests ↗

Motor-vehicle season 6/16–12/31Stay 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.
  • Near Buffalo Creek Dam.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • East Buffalo Peak stands 4,035 ft above the map pin, 5.6 miles west.
  • Pony Creek runs 0.7 mi off.

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 30–54°F, 1.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.