Lower South Park (FR 708) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Lower South Park (FR 708) in CO
Road corridorRio Grande NF, Saguache Ranger District
27 mi from Center
13 mi off US 285 (straight line)
Maps 8,736 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 8.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Mount Lion.
- Winds through 3 switchbacks.
- A cattle guard 0.7 miles along the road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.9 miles off.
- Mount Lion stands 1,662 ft above the map pin, 2.2 miles southwest.
- Browns Creek runs 1.2 mi off.
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 31–57°F, 1.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.