Dorsey CR (FR 990) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Dorsey CR (FR 990) in CO
Road corridorRio Grande NF, Saguache Ranger District
7.9 mi from Salida
1.8 mi off US 285 (straight line)
Maps 9,427 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 1.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Methodist Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 740 ft over 1.7 miles, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 23%.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
- Water crossings 0.1, 0.6 and 1.6 miles along the road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 2.1 miles off.
- Methodist Mountain stands 2,283 ft above the map pin, 2.5 miles northeast.
- Dorsey Creek runs 0.9 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 27–56°F, 1.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.