Chapman Group Campground (FR 105.1) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Chapman Group Campground (FR 105.1) in CO
A 7.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Pitkin County, CO. The road is open seasonally, May 21 to November 22.
White River National Forest, Sopris Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
3.8 of the 7.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 3.8 of the 7.6 miles in are dirt. Climbs 1,700 ft over 7.6 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 14%. Winds through 11 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 3.8 miles in.
Sellar Creek runs 0.3 mi off. Mount Yeckel stands 3,149 ft above the site, 3.8 miles southwest. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Aspen, is 14 mi off.
September normals 36–68°F, 1.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by White River National Forest, Sopris Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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