James Canyon Dr South (FR 102J.0) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
James Canyon Dr South (FR 102J.0) in CO
A 3.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Boulder County, CO. The road serves Burnt Mountain.
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Boulder Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 3.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.7 miles). Climbs 30 ft over 3.7 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 19%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Gates 2.2 and 3.6 miles in.
Burnt Mountain stands 575 ft above the site, 0.5 miles east. A body of water lies 0.5 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Nederland, is 7.9 mi off.
September normals 39–66°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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