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Hanson's Mill Dispersed
Hanson's Mill Dispersed is located near the Rio Grande National Forest in North Carolina. The area features forested terrain with elevations that can affect temperatures, ranging from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during cooler months to highs in the 80s during warmer seasons. Nearby attractions include the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, offering opportunities for hiking and exploration.
Description
Open all year but normally snowed in from Dec 1 through May 15.
Elevation: 10,800' This small, isolated dispersed (HORSE FRIENDLY) campground is located 16.8 miles east of Creede on Forest Road 600. Campers will find this to be a good vantage point for viewing vistas of distant mountains. There are 3 camping units at this site with picnic tables and fire rings. There is a vault-type toilet, but no water or refuse receptacles. A small stream can provide emergency drinking water only if it is treated or boiled. Trails and 4 WD roads are nearby, as well as fishing in East Bellows Creek. There is lots of room here to accommodate large groups (family reunions, etc.). This is a very Horse Friendly campground with plenty of nearby grazing and room for trucks/trailers. The 4x4 road takes off here for the Wheeler Geological Area attraction. East Bellows trail #790 goes into the Wilderness Area from here to Wheeler Geologic Area and is a foot or horse trail only, no motorized vehicles or mountain bikes allowed. Call 719-658-2556 for "real time" conditions. 14 DAY CAMPING LIMIT.
Location
Hanson's Mill Dispersed is located in North Carolina
Directions
Directions from Creede: Travel southeast on Colorado Highway 149 for 7.3 miles, to the intersection of Colorado Highway 149 and Forest Road #600 (Pool Table Road), then approximately 9.5 miles northwest on Pool Table Road #600.
Coordinates
37.81366384431167 N
106.7371957926158 W
Detours Nearby
Forest Road 504.1C
26 min away
Rio Grande National Forest Marshall Park Campground
35 min away
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 18 min from Pueblo
- 3 hrs 58 min from Colorado Springs
- 4 hrs 47 min from Farmington
- 4 hrs 47 min from Grand Junction
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
AT&TLTESome Coverage
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Toilets
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.
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