Aldrich-Wilson Park (FR 252.1) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access

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Aldrich-Wilson Park (FR 252.1) in CO

Road corridorWhite River NF, Blanco Ranger District

13 mi from Meeker

Maps 8,971 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
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Road Access

Difficult
  • 5 of this road’s 5.4 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near D D and E Wise Dam.
  • Estimated climb: 190 ft over 5.4 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 21%.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Sleepy Cat Peak rises 7.8 miles east.

Rules

  • Unless otherwise noted, maximum stay is 14 days within a 30-day period, for recreational use only: residential use is not permitted. After 14 days, campers must relocate outside a 20 mile radius. Dispersed campers should choose a site that is already impacted, no more than 300' from the centerline of the road and at least 100' from any body of water.
  • 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 29–51°F, 2.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.