Slaughterhouse (FR 105) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access in Colorado

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Slaughterhouse (FR 105) in CO

Dispersed camping corridorPike and San Isabel NFs, South Platte Ranger District

14 mi from Aspen Park

Maps 9,345 ft

Designated sites only

Motor-vehicle season 4/2–12/31Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · then move 20 mi
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 4.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Derringer Peak.
  • Estimated climb: 1,200 ft over 4.4 miles, with sustained grades near 22% and pitches to 26%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

1 known camp spot along this road, at mile 4: reported by travellers.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 2.2 miles off.
  • Mount Logan stands 3,525 ft above the map pin, 4.7 miles west.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.

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.
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  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

September normals 3566°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.