Locke MTN (FR 274) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Locke MTN (FR 274) in CO
A 24.7-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.
18.3 of the 24.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 23.8 of the 24.7 miles in are dirt. Climbs 4,900 ft over 24.7 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 40%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 19 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. McKinley Mountain stands 928 ft above the site, 1.7 miles southwest. The nearest town, Lincoln Park, is 13 mi off.
September normals 45–71°F, 1.5″ 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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