Ptarmigan Creek (FR 346) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Ptarmigan Creek (FR 346) in CO

Pike and San Isabel NFs, Salida Ranger District
10,489 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Chaffee County, CO. The road serves Ptarmigan Lake 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 0.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.1 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. A locked gate 0.1 miles in.

Turner Peak stands 2,733 ft above the site, 1.1 miles northwest. Ptarmigan Creek runs 0.1 mi off. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. The nearest town, Buena Vista, is 12 mi off.

September normals 33–60°F, 2.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Big Dry Gulch (BLM BLM 5248) in CODispersed Camping47.2miHunt Camp (BLM BLM 5246) in CODispersed Camping47.6miEast Dry Gulch (BLM BLM 5280) in COForest Road Road47.7miVista Grande (BLM BLM 5295) in COForest Road Road48.1miLuders Loop (BLM BLM 5254) in COForest Road Road48.4mi
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?