Lewis Creek (FR 310) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Lewis Creek (FR 310) in CO
A 0.4-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Custer County, CO. The road serves Colorado Zinc Company Mine.
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 0.4 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (0.4 miles). Climbs 160 ft over 0.4 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 16%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Mock Hill stands 3,109 ft above the site, 2.5 miles west. Lewis Creek runs 0.2 mi off. The nearest town, Florence, is 13 mi off.
September normals 46–74°F, 1.4″ 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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