Overflow (FR 317) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Overflow (FR 317) in CO
A 0.2-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Custer County, CO. The road serves Lake Isabel Picnic and Day Use Area.
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 0.2 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (0.2 miles). Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Saint Charles Peak stands 2,755 ft above the site, 3.5 miles west. A reservoir lies 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Colorado City, is 12 mi off.
September normals 43–69°F, 1.9″ 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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