Mesa (BLM 5336) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access

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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

  • 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 28–62°F, 0.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.