Hansen Mill Dispersed Camping
South Fork, Colorado · 10,866 ft
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
Wildfire 36 mi NW: Elk, 7,257 acres, 90% contained
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 10,866 ft (3,312 m)10,866 ft3,312 m
- Land
- Rio Grande National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
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About
Elevation: 10,800' This is a small, isolated dispersed campground. 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. Horse friendly camping. There are no refuse receptacles. Trails and 4x4 roads are nearby, as well as fishing in East Bellows Creek. 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.
Fees: No fees are required for this site
From USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Edit
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Cell service at Hansen Mill Dispersed Camping: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSnow Showers, 82% chance of rain34°19°
- ThuMostly Sunny, 5% chance of rain39°20°
- FriSunny, 2% chance of rain40°24°
- SatMostly Sunny, 8% chance of rain43°28°
- SunPartly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers, 19% chance of rain43°27°
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Location and contact
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