Glider (BLM 5342) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access

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Glider (BLM 5342) in CO

Road corridorBLM, San Luis Valley

18 mi from Salida

Maps 8,774 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 0.9 miles of this road are maintained only for low-range 4WD, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Hayden Spring.
  • Estimated climb: 650 ft over 0.9 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 22% and pitches to 27%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

Setting

Secluded
  • Secluded here, with no through road within 3.7 miles.
  • Galena Peak stands 3,686 ft above the map pin, 2.0 miles north.
  • Hayden Spring lies 0.3 mi off.

Rules

  • You must not camp longer than 14 days in any 30-day period, at any one location, including any campground on public land. … After the 14 days have been reached, you must move at least 30 air miles away from the previously occupied location.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 34–56°F, 1.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.