Sawmill Gulch (FR 380) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Sawmill Gulch (FR 380) in CO

Pike and San Isabel NFs, Leadville Ranger District
9,592 ft
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A 0.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Chaffee County, CO.

Pike and San Isabel National Forests, Leadville Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days. Camp at least 100 ft from water.

All 0.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.7 miles). Climbs 140 ft over 0.7 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 20%.

Mount Oxford stands 4,560 ft above the site, 7.2 miles southwest. Arkansas River runs 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Buena Vista, is 15 mi off.

September normals 32–64°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Pike and San Isabel National Forests, Leadville 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?