Euclid Gulch (FR 996) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Euclid Gulch (FR 996) in CO
Road corridorRio Grande NF, Saguache Ranger District
18 mi from Salida
Maps 9,635 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 0.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Oak Springs.
- Estimated climb: 250 ft over 0.4 miles, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 22%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with no through road within 3.7 miles.
- Galena Peak stands 2,825 ft above the map pin, 1.4 miles northeast.
- Oak Springs lies 0.6 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 31–52°F, 2.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.