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8,000–12,000 ft · CO🚗 Directions
High San Juan terrain. Prime high-elevation king bolete and hawk's wing. Strong snowmelt zone in June. Spectacular but requires acclimatization.
Updated Apr 19, 6:08 PM MT
Precip 7d
0.85"
Precip 14d
1.10"
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.
Multiple dispersed spots on mining roads around Silverton. 4WD recommended.
60 sites
County-run campground south of Silverton on US 550. Stunning views. High-elevation.
26 sites
Beautiful campground off US 550. Near Ice Lake trailhead. Good habitat.
San Juan 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.
27%
Drought
None
Snowmelt
steady
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)