Black Bear (FR 823) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Black Bear (FR 823) in CO
Road corridorSan Juan NF, Columbine Ranger District
6.8 mi from Telluride
0.0 mi off US 550 (straight line)
Maps 11,080 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 2.1–2.5 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.
Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · then move 3 mi · no more than 28 days within any continuous 60-day period
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkEXCELLENT
Road Access
Difficult
- All 3.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Black Bear Pass Trailhead (Southeastern).
- Estimated climb: 1,800 ft over 3.1 miles through 10 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 26%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
- Water crossings 0.3, 1, 1.5, 2.1, 2.7, 3 and 3.1 miles along the road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Trico Peak stands 2,234 ft above the map pin, 1.5 miles northwest.
Climate averages
October normals 26–49°F, 3.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.