Liberty (FR 952) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Liberty (FR 952) in CO
Road corridorRio Grande NF, Saguache Ranger District
28 mi from Center
24 mi off US 285 (straight line)
Maps 7,960 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 7.2–8.1 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 9.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 1,900 ft over 9.1 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 17%.
- Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
- Water crossings 0.5, 0.7, 1.2, 1.4, 1.9, 2, 3.7, 4, 4.1, 5.5, 5.7, 7.5, 7.8, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5, 8.6, 8.8, 8.9, 9 and 9.1 miles along the road.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.9 miles off.
- Crestone Peak stands 6,346 ft above the map pin, 5.2 miles northeast.
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 27–62°F, 0.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.