Parsnip Flat (FR 305.2) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access

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Parsnip Flat (FR 305.2) in CO

Road corridorWhite River NF, Sopris Ranger District

9.1 mi from Carbondale

Maps 8,210 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
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkGOOD

Road Access

Rough
  • All 1.8 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 350 ft over 1.8 miles, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 24%.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Secluded
  • Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.5 miles off.
  • Mount Sopris stands 4,735 ft above the map pin, 5.7 miles east.

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 31–57°F, 2.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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