Ripple Creek Overlook (FR 239.1) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Ripple Creek Overlook (FR 239.1) in CO
Road corridorWhite River NF, Blanco Ranger District
27 mi from Hayden
Maps 10,056 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
Easy
- All 0.3 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, gravel the whole way.
- Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Lost Lakes Peaks stands 1,872 ft above the map pin, 5.4 miles southeast.
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 24–50°F, 2.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.