Findley Gulch (FR 880) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Findley Gulch (FR 880) in CO
Road corridorRio Grande NF, Saguache Ranger District
26 mi from Salida
6.3 mi off US 285 (straight line)
Maps 8,970 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 6/16–3/14Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 26.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 6,300 ft over 26.3 miles through 20 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 28%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
- Cattle guards 8.8, 17.8 and 21.1 miles along the road.
Known camping along this road between mile 11.1 and mile 20.4: 4 mapped spots.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.8 miles off.
- Sheep Mountain stands 1,512 ft above the map pin, 2.5 miles north.
- Tuttle Creek runs 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 32–57°F, 1.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.