Grizzly Tunnel (FR 189.1) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Grizzly Tunnel (FR 189.1) in CO
A 1.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Clear Creek County, CO. The road serves Kelso Mountain.
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Clear Creek Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 1.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.7 miles). Climbs 580 ft over 1.7 miles -- sustained grades near 24%, with pitches to 37%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 0.2 and 0.3 miles in.
Kelso Mountain stands 2,561 ft above the site, 1.1 miles southeast. The nearest town, Georgetown, is 6.9 mi off.
September normals 38–61°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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