Carbonero Mine (FR 630.2) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Carbonero Mine (FR 630.2) in CO
Road corridorGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Norwood Ranger District
5.5 mi from Mountain Village
Maps 9,743 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 0–0.3 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission. Miles 0–0.3 are inside the Town of Ophir, whose rules apply there.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests ↗
Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · then move 3 road mi · No more than 28 days in any 60-day period
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 0.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Ophir Pass Trailhead (Westernmost).
- Estimated climb: 280 ft over 0.5 miles, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 24%.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Silver Mountain stands 3,694 ft above the map pin, 1.5 miles north.
- Waterfall Creek runs 0.3 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 30–52°F, 2.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.