Laughlin Gulch (BLM 5242) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access

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Laughlin Gulch (BLM 5242) in CO

Road corridorBLM, San Luis Valley

27 mi from Center

Maps 8,490 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

Rough
  • BLM plans all 0.3 miles of this road as maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way, but the condition is unverified.
  • Near Houghland Hill.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Houghland Hill stands 1,012 ft above the map pin, 1.8 miles north.
  • Houghland Hill Spring lies 1.1 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 32–59°F, 1.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.