South Fork Lake CR (FR 391) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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South Fork Lake CR (FR 391) in CO

Pike and San Isabel NFs, Leadville Ranger District
10,944 ft
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A 10.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Chaffee County, CO. The road serves Middle Mountain.

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 10.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (10.5 miles). Climbs 3,000 ft over 10.5 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 19%. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Garfield Peak stands 2,815 ft above the site, 1.8 miles west. Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.8 miles off. The nearest town, Aspen, is 19 mi off.

September normals 32–57°F, 2.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Razor Park (FR 793) in COForest Road Road51.0miCochetopa Site 1 (BLM 3206) in CODispersed Camping51.3miBLM 3177 — Deer Hill in CODispersed Camping51.5miFlying M Ranch (FR 7682) in CODispersed Camping51.5miBLM 3177B1 — Razor Creek Dome in CODispersed Camping51.6mi
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?