Sevenmile Creek (FR 311) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Sevenmile Creek (FR 311) in CO
An 11.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Chaffee County, CO. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to November 30.
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 11.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (11.3 miles). Climbs 1,200 ft over 11.3 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 22%. Winds through 9 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A cattle guard 6.3 miles in.
Marmot Peak stands 2,543 ft above the site, 3.1 miles northwest. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. A body of water lies 0.7 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Buena Vista, is 5.9 mi off.
September normals 35–68°F, 1.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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