Middle Thompson (FR 306.1) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access

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Middle Thompson (FR 306.1) in CO

Road corridorWhite River NF, Sopris Ranger District

7.0 mi from Carbondale

Maps 7,397 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0.1–0.7 and 1.4–3.8 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

White River National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 5/21–11/22Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR

Road Access

Rough
  • All 5.9 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 1,900 ft over 5.9 miles through 7 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 21%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.9 miles off.
  • Assignation Ridge stands 1,275 ft above the map pin, 1.4 miles southeast.
  • Middle Thompson Creek runs 0.4 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 33–59°F, 2.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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