Miners Creek Road (FR 1000.1) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Miners Creek Road (FR 1000.1) in CO
White River National Forest, Dillon Ranger District posts restrictions on overnight use here -- check the current order before committing.
A 3.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Summit County, CO. The road serves Ophir Mountain. The road is open seasonally, May 21 to November 22.
All 3.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 3.4 of the 3.9 miles in are dirt. Climbs 1,500 ft over 3.9 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 23%. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Peak One stands 3,740 ft above the site, 2.8 miles southwest. A body of water lies 0.1 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Night skies measure Bortle 5 -- a rural sky with a glow on the horizon. The nearest town, Frisco, is 0.5 mi off.
September normals 35–66°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by White River National Forest, Dillon Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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