Middle Fork Of The Swan (FR 6.2) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access in Colorado
Middle Fork Of The Swan (FR 6.2) in CO
Dispersed camping corridorWhite River NF, Dillon Ranger District
5.2 mi from Breckenridge
Maps 9,979 ft
Overnight camping allowed
Motor-vehicle season 5/21–11/22Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 5.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles.
- Estimated climb: 2,800 ft over 5.7 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 26% and pitches to 44%.
- Water crossings 1.6, 2.1, 2.6, 3, 4.2, 4.9 and 5 miles along the road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.7 miles off.
- Mount Guyot stands 3,389 ft above the map pin, 2.6 miles south.
- Swan River runs 0.1 mi off.
Rules
- Dispersed camping in areas of high use is limited to designated sites
- Camping rules (Middle Fork Road (Swan River), Dillon Ranger District recreation page) Limited dispersed camping; 4WD recommended.
- 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 34–61°F, 1.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.