Bullion King (FR 822) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Bullion King (FR 822) in CO
Road corridorSan Juan NF, Columbine Ranger District
6.7 mi from Telluride
0.0 mi off US 550 (straight line)
Maps 10,945 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · then move 3 mi · no more than 28 days within any continuous 60-day period
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 2.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Porphry Basin Trailhead.
- Estimated climb: 1,400 ft over 2.6 miles through 12 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 21%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
- A gate 0.6 miles along the road, signed private.
- A water crossing 2.4 miles along the road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Trico Peak stands 2,369 ft above the map pin, 1.5 miles northwest.
- Mineral Creek runs 0.1 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 26–49°F, 3.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.