Reaching Saint Elmo Roadside Camp requires navigating Tincup Pass, a rough, rocky route with large stones that demands a high-clearance vehicle. Standard cars and most SUVs won't make it. This dispersed site sits within San Isabel National Forest and gives access to nearby trail systems, though campers should note that the Poplar trailhead has reportedly relocated. Iron City Campground lies roughly a mile to the east for those who want a closer staging point. The road conditions make this a reasonable fit for overlanders and jeep-capable rigs rather than casual drive-in campers.
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Map & DirectionsSaint Elmo Roadside Camp is located in Colorado near Pitkin
Dispersed CampingCoordinates
38.70363974 N
106.3548022 W
Connectivity
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- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Features
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 2 hrs 26 min from Colorado Springs, CO
- 2 hrs 33 min from Pueblo, CO
- 2 hrs 49 min from Denver, CO
- 2 hrs 58 min from Boulder, CO
