North Widow (FR 212.5) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
North Widow (FR 212.5) in CO
Road corridorWhite River NF, Blanco Ranger District
16 mi from Meeker
Maps 8,426 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 5/21–11/22Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 0.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles.
- Estimated climb: 90 ft over 0.5 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 16%.
- Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Widow Spring lies 0.1 mi off.
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
Climate averages
October normals 31–55°F, 2.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.