Denarious Mine Rd. (FR 248.2) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Denarious Mine Rd. (FR 248.2) in CO
A 6.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Clear Creek County, CO. The road serves Ganley Mountain.
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Clear Creek Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 6.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6.2 miles). Climbs 1,100 ft over 6.2 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 26%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 9 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 2.4 miles in.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.0 miles off. McClellan Mountain stands 952 ft above the site, 1.6 miles south. The nearest town, Georgetown, is 5.6 mi off.
September normals 31–54°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Clear Creek Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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