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8,000–10,500 ft · CO🚗 Directions
South Park gateway. Famous for fall aspen color and chanterelles. Accessible via US 285. Strong chanterelle habitat in mixed aspen-spruce.
Updated Apr 19, 6:07 PM MT
Precip 7d
1.30"
Precip 14d
1.80"
Soil Temp
33°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.
25 sites
Right at the pass. Famous fall aspen. Walk to chanterelle spots.
Pike-San Isabel National Forests
Pike-San Isabel National Forests
35 sites
Just south of the pass off US 285. Strong mixed forest habitat.
Pike-San Isabel National Forests
Pike-San Isabel National Forests
Pike-San Isabel National Forests
Pike-San Isabel National Forests
Pike-San Isabel National Forests
Pike-San Isabel National Forests
Pike-San Isabel National Forests
13 sites
Quiet campground on FR 120. Good bolete zone.
Pike-San Isabel National Forests
White River National Forest
⚠ 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.
108%
Drought
None
Snowmelt
steady
Elevation mismatch: region at 9250ft, species window 5500-9000ft
soil temp marginal (33°F vs 50°F min)
soil temp marginal (33°F vs 55°F min)
soil temp marginal (33°F vs 50°F min)