South Fork (Illium Rd) (FR 625) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
South Fork (Illium Rd) (FR 625) in CO
Road corridorGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Norwood Ranger District
3.4 mi from Mountain Village
Maps 8,285 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
Moderate
- All 2.8 miles of this road are maintained for passenger-car comfort, 2.8 miles of it gravel.
- Near Ames Falls.
- Estimated climb: 410 ft over 2.8 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 14%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Limited privacy
- Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
- Sunshine Mountain stands 4,624 ft above the map pin, 3.3 miles southwest.
- South Fork San Miguel River runs 0.1 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 31–59°F, 1.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.