Mushroom Gulch (FR 308) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Mushroom Gulch (FR 308) in CO

Pike and San Isabel NFs, Salida Ranger District
8,891 ft
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A 10.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Chaffee County, CO. The road serves Castle Rock. The road is open seasonally, May 1 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.

7.4 of the 10.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (10.1 miles). Climbs 1,700 ft over 10.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 17%. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Kaufman Ridge stands 1,881 ft above the site, 2.1 miles east. Trout Creek Spring lies 0.9 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Buena Vista, is 8.5 mi off.

September normals 38–68°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Werner Loop (BLM BLM 5300) in COForest Road Road48.6miRock Out (BLM LS13019) in CODispersed Camping48.9miCottonwood Spring (BLM BLM 5292) in CODispersed Camping49.7miMcIntyre Spring (BLM BLM 5297) in COForest Road Road49.9miPoison-Dry Loop (BLM BLM 5275) in COForest Road Road50.3mi
Fire restrictions

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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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?