Little Froze (FR 396) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

A 6.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Custer County, CO. The road serves Deer Peak. 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 6.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6.3 miles). Climbs 1,700 ft over 6.3 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 24%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Deer Peak stands 1,183 ft above the site, 1.3 miles southwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Colorado City, is 20 mi off.