Meredith (FR 521.1) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access

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Meredith (FR 521.1) in CO

Road corridorWhite River NF, Sopris Ranger District

12 mi from Aspen

Maps 7,843 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0.7–1.1 and 1.7–2.6 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

White River National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR

Road Access

Difficult
  • All 3.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 1,200 ft over 3.4 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 35%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.4 miles off.
  • Mount Thomas stands 4,129 ft above the map pin, 4.3 miles north.
  • Miller Creek runs 0.2 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 29–58°F, 1.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.