Boulder MTN 4WD (FR 279) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

A 5.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Chaffee County, CO. The road serves Boulder Mountain.

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 5.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.1 miles). Climbs 2,500 ft over 5.1 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 25%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 15 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 0.3, 0.4 and 2.8 miles in.

Boulder Mountain stands 3,239 ft above the site, 1.9 miles southwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. Chalk Creek runs 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Buena Vista, is 12 mi off.