La Garita (FR 670) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
La Garita (FR 670) in CO
Road corridorRio Grande NF, Divide Ranger District
12 mi from Del Norte
Maps 9,650 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 5.3–7 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.
Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 13.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 2,000 ft over 13.1 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 32%.
Known camping along this road between mile 12.4 and mile 13.2: 2 mapped spots.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.8 miles off.
- Blue Mountain stands 1,677 ft above the map pin, 1.7 miles west.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 25–55°F, 1.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.