Kingston Peak (FR 353.1) — Boulder in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Kingston Peak (FR 353.1) — Boulder in CO
A 2.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Clear Creek County, CO. The road is open seasonally, July 15 to October 30.
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Boulder Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 2.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.5 miles). Climbs 1,800 ft over 2.5 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 29%. Winds through 13 switchbacks. A gate 5.9 miles in.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. Kingston Peak stands 1,655 ft above the site, 2.5 miles southwest. Montana Creek runs 0.8 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Nederland, is 8.7 mi off.
September normals 34–60°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Boulder Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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