Bullion King (FR 822) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Bullion King (FR 822) in CO
A 2.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in San Juan County, CO. The road serves Porphry Basin Trailhead.
San Juan National Forest, Columbine Ranger District allows dispersed camping here. Camp at least 100 ft from water.
All 2.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.6 miles). Climbs 1,400 ft over 2.6 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 21%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 12 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 0.6 miles in, signed private. A water crossing 2.4 miles in.
Trico Peak stands 2,369 ft above the site, 1.5 miles northwest. Mineral Creek runs 0.1 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Telluride, is 6.7 mi off.
September normals 35–59°F, 2.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by San Juan National Forest, Columbine Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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