La Vista (FR 373) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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La Vista (FR 373) in CO

Pike and San Isabel NFs, San Carlos Ranger District
8,618 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedEASY
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A 0.6-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in Custer County, CO. The road serves Lake Isabel Picnic and Day Use Area.

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 0.6 miles in are maintained for passenger-car comfort. Paved the whole way in (0.6 miles). Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Saint Charles River runs 0.1 mi off. Saint Charles Peak stands 3,174 ft above the site, 3.9 miles northwest. The nearest town, Colorado City, is 12 mi off.

September normals 44–69°F, 2.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
St. Charles (FR 374) in CODispersed Camping0.1miLa Vista Campground - Lake Isabel in COCampground0.2miSt Charles Campground - Lake Isabel in COCampground0.2miSouthside Campground - Lake Isabel in COCampground0.3miSouthside (FR 372) in CODispersed Camping0.4mi
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?