Button Rock B (FR 118.1) — Boulder in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Button Rock B (FR 118.1) — Boulder in CO
A 1.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Boulder County, CO. The road serves Popes Hill. The road is open seasonally, June 15 to November 30.
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Boulder Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 1.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.4 miles). Climbs 1,700 ft over 1.4 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 25%. Winds through 10 switchbacks. A gate 0.2 miles in.
A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Mount Meeker stands 6,231 ft above the site, 10 miles west. West Fork Little Thompson River runs 0.9 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Lyons, is 7.7 mi off.
September normals 41–69°F, 1.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Boulder Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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