Mammoth (FR 307) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Mammoth (FR 307) in CO

Pike and San Isabel NFs, San Carlos Ranger District
10,028 ft
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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 3862°F, 2.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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?