Mount Princeton (FR 322) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Mount Princeton (FR 322) in CO
A 4.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Chaffee County, CO. The road serves Tigger Peak. The road is open seasonally, April 16 to November 30.
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 4.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.4 miles). Climbs 2,700 ft over 4.4 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 29%. 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 5 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Mount Princeton stands 3,357 ft above the site, 2.3 miles west. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Buena Vista, is 6.9 mi off.
September normals 32–58°F, 2.3″ 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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