Horsetail (FR 723.0) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access

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Horsetail (FR 723.0) in CO

Road corridorArapaho and Roosevelt NFs, Pawnee Ranger District

28 mi from Sterling

Maps 4,533 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.

Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · no more than 30 days in any 365-day period
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AT&TNONE
T-MobileSTRONG
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Road Access

Moderate
  • All 2.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Pawnee Buttes rises 15 miles west.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 33–65°F, 1.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.