Left Hand Reservoir (FR 232.1) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Left Hand Reservoir (FR 232.1) in CO
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Boulder Ranger District allows overnight stays only at the designated sites here (Brainard Lake Recreation Area).
A 1.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Boulder County, CO. The road serves Niwot Mountain. The road is open seasonally, July 10 to October 12.
All 1.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.7 miles). Climbs 560 ft over 1.7 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 15%.
Red Rock Lake lies 0.3 mi off. Niwot Mountain stands 1,402 ft above the site, 1.8 miles southwest. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Nederland, is 8.2 mi off.
September normals 38–59°F, 2.3″ 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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