Red Deer (FR 340) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Red Deer (FR 340) in CO

Pike and San Isabel NFs, Salida Ranger District
8,357 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 1.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Chaffee County, CO. The road serves Bald Mountain.

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 1.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.7 miles). Climbs 680 ft over 1.7 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 17%. Winds through 4 switchbacks.

Mount Princeton stands 5,830 ft above the site, 5.7 miles south. Michigan Ditch runs 0.2 mi off. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. The nearest town, Buena Vista, is 3.5 mi off.

September normals 36–70°F, 1.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Cottonwood Spring (BLM BLM 5292) in CODispersed Camping47.0miTrickle Mountain (BLM BLM 5255) in COForest Road Road47.1miWerner Loop (BLM BLM 5300) in COForest Road Road47.3miVista Grande (BLM BLM 5295) in COForest Road Road48.1miMcIntyre Spring (BLM BLM 5297) in COForest Road Road48.1mi
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?