Bigelow (FR 324) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

A 2.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Custer County, CO. The road serves Round Top Mountain.

Pike and San Isabel National Forests, San Carlos Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days. Camp at least 100 ft from water.

All 2.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.6 miles). Climbs 710 ft over 2.6 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 25%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Round Top Mountain stands 782 ft above the site, 1.1 miles north. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Colorado City, is 18 mi off.