Butterfly CR (FR 992) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Butterfly CR (FR 992) in CO
Road corridorRio Grande NF, Saguache Ranger District
13 mi from Salida
Maps 8,820 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
Difficult
- All 0.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Hunts Peak.
- Estimated climb: 590 ft over 0.8 miles, with sustained grades near 26% and pitches to 28%.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with the nearest through road 3.2 miles off.
- Red Mountain stands 4,164 ft above the map pin, 2.4 miles northeast.
- Butterfly Creek runs 1.1 mi off.
Rules
- Camping is limited to 14 days in any 30 day period on the Rio Grande National Forest. Camp at least 150 feet from water sources. All vehicles must stay within 300 feet of the center line of a designated road. Dig a pit for your toilet needs at least 150 feet from water and cover the pit before you leave.
- Camping rules
Climate averages
October normals 33–55°F, 2.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.