Deer Peak (FR 401) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Deer Peak (FR 401) in CO

Pike and San Isabel NFs, San Carlos Ranger District
11,318 ft
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An 8.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Custer County, CO. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to November 30.

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 8.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (8.3 miles). Climbs 1,000 ft over 8.3 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 24%. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A cattle guard 7.8 miles in.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. A body of water lies 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Colorado City, is 20 mi off.

September normals 33–58°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
369.07 (FR 369.07) in CODispersed Camping6.6miMeadow Divide (FR 402) in COForest Road Road6.8miWilliams Creek (FR 630) in COForest Road Road7.0miCisneros T.h. (FR 376) in CODispersed Camping7.7miOverflow (FR 317) in CODispersed Camping7.9mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Pike and San Isabel National Forests, San Carlos Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?