Papoose Creek (FR 275.1) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Papoose Creek (FR 275.1) in CO
Road corridorWhite River NF, Blanco Ranger District
21 mi from Meeker
Maps 7,527 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access
Moderate
- All 0.3 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, gravel the whole way.
- Near Old Baldy.
- Estimated climb: 70 ft over 0.3 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 13%.
Known camping along this road at mile 0.3: 1 mapped spot.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Nimerick Point stands 2,360 ft above the map pin, 2.3 miles south.
- Papoose Creek runs 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 30–58°F, 2.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.