BLM SLC22186 — Methodist Mountain in CO -- Camping Rules & Access

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BLM SLC22186 — Methodist Mountain in CO

Road corridorBLM, San Luis Valley

8.0 mi from Salida

Maps 9,427 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.

BLM San Luis Valley Field Office ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · then move 30 mi
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Road Access

Extreme
  • All 0.3 miles of this road are maintained only for low-range 4WD, dirt the whole way.
  • Part of the route closes seasonally, so check locally before you go.
  • Estimated climb: 130 ft over 0.3 miles, with sustained grades near 14%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.6 miles off.
  • Methodist Mountain stands 2,283 ft above the map pin, 2.5 miles northeast.
  • Dorsey Creek runs 0.9 mi off.

Rules

  • You must not camp longer than 14 days in any 30-day period, at any one location, including any campground on public land. … After the 14 days have been reached, you must move at least 30 air miles away from the previously occupied location.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 27–56°F, 1.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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