Boss Lake 4WD (FR 235) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Boss Lake 4WD (FR 235) in CO
A 1.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Chaffee County, CO. The road serves Boss Lake Dam.
Pike and San Isabel National Forests, Salida Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days. Camp at least 100 ft from water.
All 1.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.9 miles). Climbs 1,000 ft over 1.9 miles -- sustained grades near 26%, with pitches to 32%.
Syncline Hill stands 1,407 ft above the site, 0.5 miles northwest. South Arkansas River runs 0.1 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Salida, is 17 mi off.
September normals 35–64°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Pike and San Isabel National Forests, Salida Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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