Smith Creek (FR 287) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

A 0.3-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Custer County, CO. The road serves Mock Hill.

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 0.3 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (0.3 miles). Climbs 100 ft over 0.3 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 16%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Mock Hill stands 2,322 ft above the site, 2.0 miles north. Smith Creek runs 0.2 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. The nearest town, Florence, is 15 mi off.