Upper South Park (FR 707) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Upper South Park (FR 707) in CO
Road corridorRio Grande NF, Saguache Ranger District
29 mi from Center
Maps 8,955 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 6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Mount Lion.
- Estimated climb: 1,200 ft over 6 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 16%.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.4 miles off.
- Mount Lion stands 1,443 ft above the map pin, 3.0 miles south.
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 24–57°F, 1.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.