Lone Rock (FR 648) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Lone Rock (FR 648) in CO
Road corridorRio Grande NF, Divide Ranger District
13 mi from Del Norte
8.3 mi off US 160 (straight line)
Maps 8,895 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 1,300 ft over 5 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 19%.
- A gate 4.7 miles along the road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.0 miles off.
- Pine Cone Knob stands 1,871 ft above the map pin, 2.3 miles northwest.
- Mill Creek runs 0.7 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 26–57°F, 1.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.