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USFS•Minturn, CO•13h from Austin
White River NF — Eagle/Holy Cross RD Dispersed
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Accessibility baseline: Sites on this platform are reviewed for access with a standard 2WD pickup truck towing a 21-foot travel trailer unless otherwise noted below.
Fee
Free
Hookups
No hookups
Trailer
Accessible (2WD pickup + trailer)
Cell Signal
Poor
Water
Bring your own
Toilets
None
Best Season
Jun–Sep
Reservations
None — dispersed (7-day limit May 21–Sep 1)
Highlights
- ▶ High-elevation dispersed camping above 9,000 ft with Holy Cross Wilderness access and Continental Divide views
- ▶ Tennessee Pass corridor; 14er staging for Mount of the Holy Cross; distinct from Maroon Bells and Blue River CG
- ▶ Main forest roads are 2WD graded gravel with dispersed pull-offs at established impacted sites
Planning Notes
Zone 1 restriction: 7-day max within 20-mile radius May 21–Sep 1. Stay at existing impacted sites only — no new fire rings. 2026 expected dry — fire restrictions likely throughout summer. Eagle/Minturn (10–15 mi) for resupply.
Contact: (970) 827-5715
Always call ahead to confirm conditions, closures, and road accessibility.