Gibson (FR 172) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Gibson (FR 172) in CO
A 0.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Custer County, CO. The road serves USFS CORNER.
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 0.2 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Dirt the whole way in (0.2 miles). Climbs 130 ft over 0.2 miles -- sustained grades near 14%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Spread Eagle Peak stands 4,358 ft above the site, 2.7 miles west. A body of water lies 0.2 mi off. The nearest town, Lincoln Park, is 29 mi off.
September normals 41–66°F, 2.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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