Hidden Lake (FR 627) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Hidden Lake (FR 627) in CO
Road corridorGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Norwood Ranger District
8.3 mi from Mountain Village
Maps 9,898 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.
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 3.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Pilot Knob.
- Estimated climb: 1,100 ft over 3.3 miles through 12 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 14%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
Known camping along this road between mile 0 and mile 1.9: .
Setting
Limited privacy
- Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.0 miles off.
- Pilot Knob stands 3,772 ft above the map pin, 2.3 miles east.
- Lake Fork runs 0.1 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 25–53°F, 2.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.