Dorsey Creek (BLM 5331) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Dorsey Creek (BLM 5331) in CO
Road corridorBLM, San Luis Valley
9.2 mi from Salida
Maps 8,794 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 1.9 miles of this road are maintained only for low-range 4WD, dirt the whole way.
- Near Round Hill.
- Part of the route closes seasonally, so check locally before you go.
- Estimated climb: 460 ft over 1.9 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 15%.
- A water crossing 1.9 miles along the road.
Known camping along this road between mile 0 and mile 0.3: .
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Simmons Peak stands 3,261 ft above the map pin, 4.5 miles east.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 29–58°F, 1.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.