Ophir Creek (FR 360) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

A 9.9-mile stretch of gravel 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.

1.9 of the 9.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 1.9 miles of dirt. Climbs 2,100 ft over 9.9 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 27%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A cattle guard at the start of the road. A water crossing 5.5 miles in.

A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Deer Peak stands 878 ft above the site, 2.0 miles northwest. The nearest town, Colorado City, is 18 mi off.