Rattlesnake Gulch (FR 311) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Rattlesnake Gulch (FR 311) in CO

Pike and San Isabel NFs, San Carlos Ranger District
7,753 ft
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A 0.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Custer County, CO. The road serves Hardscrabble Mountain.

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 0.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.1 miles). Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.

Hardscrabble Mountain stands 2,651 ft above the site, 2.1 miles northwest. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Washout Creek runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Florence, is 15 mi off.

September normals 45–73°F, 1.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Davenport Cg (FR 382) in CODispersed Camping9.0miDeer Peak (FR 401) in COForest Road Road9.4miMammoth (FR 307) in CODispersed Camping10.0miLion Park (FR 327) in CODispersed Camping10.5miOphir Creek (FR 360) in COForest Road Road10.8mi
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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?