Cathedral Lake (FR 127.1) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access

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Cathedral Lake (FR 127.1) in CO

Road corridorWhite River NF

11 mi from Aspen

Maps 9,726 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

White River National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 5/21–11/22Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Rough
  • All 0.6 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Cathedral Trailhead.
  • Estimated climb: 190 ft over 0.6 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 20%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Leahy Peak stands 3,585 ft above the map pin, 1.8 miles west.
  • Pine Creek runs 0.3 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
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 29–53°F, 3.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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