Johnny Park (FR 118.0) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Johnny Park (FR 118.0) in CO
A 16.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Boulder County, CO. The road is open seasonally, June 15 to November 30.
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Canyon Lakes Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 16.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (16.2 miles). Climbs 4,500 ft over 16.2 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 21%. Winds through 15 switchbacks. A gate 10 miles in.
Mount Meeker stands 5,401 ft above the site, 6.6 miles west. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.8 miles off. North Saint Vrain Creek runs 1.1 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Estes Park, is 9.8 mi off.
September normals 39–66°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Canyon Lakes Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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