Sellar Lake (FR 502.1) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Sellar Lake (FR 502.1) in CO
A 4.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Pitkin County, CO. The road serves Himmelland Dam. The road is open seasonally, May 21 to November 22.
White River National Forest, Sopris Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 4.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.8 miles). Climbs 1,200 ft over 4.8 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 19%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Sellar Peak stands 2,419 ft above the site, 2.6 miles east. A body of water lies 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Aspen, is 15 mi off.
September normals 32–66°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by White River National Forest, Sopris Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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