Ditch (FR 982) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Ditch (FR 982) in CO
Road corridorRio Grande NF, Saguache Ranger District
11 mi from Salida
Maps 9,124 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 1.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Hunts Peak.
- Estimated climb: 550 ft over 1.5 miles, with sustained grades near 18%.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.9 miles off.
- Hunts Peak stands 3,947 ft above the map pin, 2.4 miles east.
- South Rock Creek runs 0.4 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 25–57°F, 1.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.