West South Park (FR 707.1) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access

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West South Park (FR 707.1) in CO

Road corridorRio Grande NF, Saguache Ranger District

28 mi from Del Norte

Maps 10,124 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Rio Grande National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkEXCELLENT

Road Access

Difficult
  • All 5.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Mount Lion.
  • Estimated climb: 1,000 ft over 5.8 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 34%.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.9 miles 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
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 26–52°F, 1.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.