Three Elk (FR 368) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Three Elk (FR 368) in CO

Pike and San Isabel NFs, Leadville Ranger District
8,836 ft
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A 1.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Chaffee County, CO. The road serves 3 Elk Dam.

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 1.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.4 miles). Climbs 970 ft over 1.4 miles -- sustained grades near 22%, with pitches to 26%.

Mount Columbia stands 5,231 ft above the site, 4.7 miles west. A body of water lies 0.2 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.9 miles off. The nearest town, Buena Vista, is 6.0 mi off.

September normals 41–68°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Findley Gulch (FR 880) in COForest Road Road47.7miClayton Cone (BLM BLM 5310) in CODispersed Camping48.3miCabin Draw (BLM BLM 5265) in COForest Road Road48.5miColumbia Gulch (BLM BLM 52151) in CODispersed Camping48.6miLone Tree (BLM BLM 5276) in COForest Road Road48.7mi
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?