W Sopris Creek Rd in CO -- Camping Rules & Access

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W Sopris Creek Rd in CO

Road corridorBLM, Colorado River Valley

6.1 mi from Basalt

Maps 8,099 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

A stay limit is confirmed. It does not establish permission to camp here.

BLM Colorado River Valley Field Office ↗

Stay limit: 7 consecutive days · the 7-day limit applies April 1 to August 31 · September 1 to March 31: 14 consecutive days · unless otherwise authorized in writing by the BLM; also 14 days · within 30 days · then move 30 mi; also 14 consecutive days
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Road Access

Rough
  • Road difficulty 3 of 5: a rough drive in.
  • Near Thomas Lakes Trailhead.
  • By its Census road type this is maintained for passenger cars, but the condition is unverified.
  • Recorded as pitching to 12%, 100% of it on a shelf.
  • Estimated climb: 20 ft, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 19%.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Mount Sopris stands 4,846 ft above the map pin, 4.4 miles southwest.
  • A canal runs 0.7 mi off.

Rules

  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 35–58°F, 2.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.