Greenhorn MTN (FR 369) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Greenhorn MTN (FR 369) in CO
A 24.5-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.
8.3 of the 24.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 19.4 of the 24.5 miles in are dirt. Winds through 12 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Cattle guards 0 and 18.9 miles in. Water crossings 8.7, 9.2 and 10 miles in.
Deer Peak stands 869 ft above the site, 2.0 miles northwest. The nearest town, Colorado City, is 18 mi off.
September normals 36–60°F, 2.0″ 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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