Kelly (FR 873) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access

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Kelly (FR 873) in CO

Road corridorRio Grande NF, Saguache Ranger District

18 mi from Salida

Maps 8,827 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Rio Grande National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Rough
  • All 0.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.2 miles off.
  • Hayden Peak stands 3,289 ft above the map pin, 4.1 miles west.

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
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 26–58°F, 0.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.