Droney Gulch (FR 251) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Droney Gulch (FR 251) in CO
A 3.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Chaffee County, CO. The road serves Mount Shavano Trailhead.
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 3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3 miles). Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 1.1 and 1.5 miles in.
Mount Shavano stands 5,358 ft above the site, 4.6 miles west. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. The nearest town, Salida, is 9.9 mi off.
September normals 41–68°F, 1.1″ 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.
fs.usda.gov