Granite (FR 505.1) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access

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Granite (FR 505.1) in CO

Road corridorWhite River NF, Sopris Ranger District

15 mi from Leadville North

Maps 9,149 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 5.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
  • Near Wildcat Mountain.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Sellar Peak stands 2,918 ft above the map pin, 1.6 miles northeast.
  • Ivanhoe Creek runs 0.9 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 24–55°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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