School House (FR 369) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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School House (FR 369) in CO

Pike and San Isabel NFs, Leadville Ranger District
8,836 ft
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A 2.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Chaffee County, CO. The road is open seasonally, April 16 to November 30.

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 2.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.2 miles). Climbs 710 ft over 2.2 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 18%. Winds through 4 switchbacks.

A body of water lies 0.2 mi off. West Buffalo Peak stands 4,503 ft above the site, 5.2 miles east. The nearest town, Buena Vista, is 11 mi off.

September normals 39–67°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Eagle Gulch (BLM FSR867) in CODispersed Camping49.2miMiddle CR (FR 870) in CODispersed Camping49.4miChloride (FR 887) in CODispersed Camping49.4miGreenback (FR 888) in CODispersed Camping49.6miChloride Gulch (BLM BLM 5319) in CODispersed Camping49.7mi
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?