Mesa (BLM 5336) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Mesa (BLM 5336) in CO
Road corridorBLM, San Luis Valley
19 mi from Salida
Maps 8,032 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
Extreme
- All 3.7 miles of this road are maintained only for low-range 4WD, dirt the whole way.
- Near Oak Springs.
- Part of the route closes seasonally, so check locally before you go.
- Estimated climb: 830 ft over 3.7 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 15%.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Known camping along this road at mile 0: .
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.8 miles off.
- Galena Peak stands 4,428 ft above the map pin, 3.3 miles northeast.
- Hayden Pass Creek runs 1.1 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 28–62°F, 0.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.