Prophyry MTN (FR 281.1) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Prophyry MTN (FR 281.1) in CO
A 0.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Boulder County, CO. The road serves Porphyry Mountain.
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Boulder Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 0.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.1 miles). Climbs 60 ft over 0.1 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 20%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Porphyry Mountain stands 1,346 ft above the site, 0.9 miles north. Little James Creek runs 0.4 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Lazy Acres, is 3.5 mi off.
September normals 45–72°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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