Lenado (FR 103.2) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access in Colorado

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Lenado (FR 103.2) in CO

Road corridorWhite River NF

6.6 mi from Aspen

Maps 10,612 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

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

Difficult
  • All 10.6 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, gravel the whole way.
  • Near Larkspur Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 3,000 ft over 10.6 miles through 18 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 23%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
  • A gate 1.6 miles along the road.

1 known camp spot along this road, at mile 1.8: reported by travellers.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Larkspur Mountain stands 837 ft above the map pin, 0.4 miles northeast.
  • Johnson Creek runs 0.8 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

September normals 3661°F, 2.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.