Upper Browns CR 4WD (FR 278) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

A 9.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Chaffee County, CO. The road serves Mount White.

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 9.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (9.9 miles). Climbs 3,000 ft over 9.9 miles -- sustained grades near 24%, with pitches to 30%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 22 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 0.4, 1, 1.2, 1.5, 1.7, 2.8, 3, 3.3, 3.7, 3.9 and 4.3 miles in.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 3.4 miles off. Mount Antero stands 1,152 ft above the site, 1.1 miles northeast. A body of water lies 0.6 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Buena Vista, is 13 mi off.