North Swan (FR 354.1) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access in Colorado
North Swan (FR 354.1) in CO
Dispersed camping corridorWhite River NF, Dillon Ranger District
5.2 mi from Breckenridge
Maps 9,772 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 4.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Wise Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 1,800 ft over 4.3 miles, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 19%.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
2 known camp spots along this road, at mile 0.9: 1 mapped, 1 reported by travellers.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.9 miles off.
- Brewery Hill stands 1,598 ft above the map pin, 1.3 miles southwest.
- North Fork Swan River runs 0.1 mi off.
Rules
- Dispersed camping in areas of high use is limited to designated sites
- Camping rules (North 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 35–62°F, 1.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.