Raspberry Gulch (FR 273) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Raspberry Gulch (FR 273) in CO

Pike and San Isabel NFs, Salida Ranger District
9,595 ft
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A 2.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Chaffee County, CO. The road serves Wagon Loop Trail.

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 2.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.1 miles). Climbs 960 ft over 2.1 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 18%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Mount Antero stands 4,651 ft above the site, 3.2 miles west. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. A body of water lies 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Buena Vista, is 11 mi off.

September normals 37–65°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Winterfat (BLM BLM 5231) in COForest Road Road44.3miNorth Tracy (BLM TR6064) in COForest Road Road44.7miSouth Tracy Canyon (BLM BLM 5236) in CODispersed Camping44.8miSouth Tracy (FR 704) in CODispersed Camping44.8miTracy Fork (FR 704.3) in CODispersed Camping45.1mi
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?