Avalanche Creek (FR 310.1) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access

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Avalanche Creek (FR 310.1) in CO

Road corridorWhite River NF, Sopris Ranger District

9.9 mi from Carbondale

Maps 6,750 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

White River National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 5/15–11/22Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Rough
  • All 2.6 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Penny Hot Springs.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.1 miles off.
  • Mount Sopris stands 6,195 ft above the map pin, 3.2 miles east.
  • Crystal River runs 0.1 mi off.

Rules

  • Camp at least 100 ft from body of water or national forest system trail; except at developed recreation site or designated dispersed site.
  • Camping rules
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 30–62°F, 1.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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