Upper Deadman (FR 520.1) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Upper Deadman (FR 520.1) in CO
Road corridorWhite River NF, Sopris Ranger District
12 mi from Aspen
Maps 8,530 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 0–0.8 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.
Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Riley Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 370 ft over 1 miles, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 28%.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.2 miles off.
- Cyclone Mountain stands 1,931 ft above the map pin, 1.5 miles southeast.
- Little Deadman Creek runs 0.2 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 27–56°F, 1.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.