Crystal Lake Road (FR 803.1) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access in Colorado
Crystal Lake Road (FR 803.1) in CO
Dispersed camping corridorWhite River NF, Dillon Ranger District
1.0 mi from Blue River
Maps 10,470 ft
Designated sites only
Motor-vehicle season 5/21–11/22Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Mount Helen.
- Estimated climb: 1,500 ft over 2 miles, with sustained grades near 22% and pitches to 27%.
- A water crossing 1.5 miles along the road.
1 known camp spot along this road, at mile 0.4: reported by travellers.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Mount Helen stands 2,693 ft above the map pin, 1.8 miles west.
- Crystal Creek runs 0.2 mi off.
- Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.
Rules
- Dispersed camping in areas of high use is limited to designated sites
- Camping rules (Spruce Creek Road, Dillon Ranger District recreation page) 7 designated sites; camp only at a signed, numbered site.
- Camp at least 100 ft from body of water or national forest system trail; except at developed recreation site or designated dispersed site.
- Camping rules
Climate averages
September normals 35–61°F, 1.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.