Little Fourmile (FR 373) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Little Fourmile (FR 373) in CO
A 4.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Chaffee County, CO. The road serves Marmot Peak.
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 4.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.9 miles). Climbs 1,200 ft over 4.9 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 22%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 0.6, 1.1, 1.5, 1.6, 1.9, 1.9, 3.8, 4.1 and 4.6 miles in.
Marmot Peak stands 2,508 ft above the site, 1.9 miles north. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Private here -- the nearest through road is 2.2 miles off. A body of water lies 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Buena Vista, is 5.8 mi off.
September normals 40–68°F, 1.2″ 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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