Road 53 (FR 53.0) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access

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Road 53 (FR 53.0) in CO

Road corridorArapaho and Roosevelt NFs, Pawnee Ranger District

16 mi from Pierce

Maps 5,412 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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Road Access

Moderate
  • All 0.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Wildhorse Tit.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Simpson Mesa rises 15 miles northwest.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 33–62°F, 1.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.