Mammoth (FR 307) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Mammoth (FR 307) in CO
A 0.5-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 0.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.5 miles). Climbs 160 ft over 0.5 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 21%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Saint Charles Peak stands 1,764 ft above the site, 2.1 miles east. The nearest town, Colorado City, is 18 mi off.
September normals 38–62°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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