T-Pit (FR 811) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access in Colorado

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T-Pit (FR 811) in CO

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

13 mi from Blue River

Maps 10,377 ft

Designated sites only

Motor-vehicle season 5/16–12/31Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · then move 20 mi
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 4.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Lininger Lake Dam.
  • Estimated climb: 940 ft over 4.1 miles, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 27%.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

3 known camp spots along this road, between mile 1.7 and mile 3.8: reported by travellers.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.0 miles off.
  • Whale Peak stands 2,675 ft above the map pin, 4.9 miles northwest.
  • The Lininger Lake shoreline is 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
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

September normals 34–62°F, 1.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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