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5,500–8,500 ft · CO🚗 Directions
Front Range gateway zone. Mixed ponderosa and spruce-fir above 7,500 ft. Accessible from I-70. First Front Range zone to flush after moisture events.
Updated Apr 19, 6:06 PM MT
Precip 7d
0.75"
Precip 14d
0.80"
Soil Temp
34°F
SWE
Snow Water Equivalent — how much water is in the snowpack vs. normal. Declining SWE means snowmelt is adding moisture to the soil.Log your find on iNaturalist to help the community and get expert ID assistance. Photos, location, and habitat notes all help with identification.
3 sites
Group campground off I-70, good for foray groups.
Multiple pulloffs along FR 275. No services. Pack in/pack out.
Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
12 sites
Closest developed camp to Clear Creek foraging. Spruce-fir zone.
Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
⚠ Road Access Notice
Always verify road access is public before following GPS directions to mountain areas. Many forest roads are seasonal, gated, or require 4WD. Dispersed camping follows USFS/BLM rules (typically 14-day limit). Check ranger district offices for current road and campground conditions.
11%
Drought
None
Snowmelt
steady
soil too cold (34°F), insufficient moisture
soil temp marginal (34°F vs 50°F min)
soil temp marginal (34°F vs 55°F min)
soil temp marginal (34°F vs 50°F min)