Coney Creek (FR 507.1) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Coney Creek (FR 507.1) in CO
An 11.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Boulder County, CO. The road serves Beaver Reservoir Trailhead. 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.
10.1 of the 11.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 10.1 of the 11.7 miles in are dirt. Climbs 2,400 ft over 11.7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 22%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 14 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate at the start of the road. A water crossing 4.2 miles in.
Saint Vrain Mountain stands 3,468 ft above the site, 3.9 miles northwest. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.0 miles off. A pond lies 0.5 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Lazy Acres, is 11 mi off.
September normals 41–66°F, 1.9″ 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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