South Hardscrabble (FR 386) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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South Hardscrabble (FR 386) in CO

Pike and San Isabel NFs, San Carlos Ranger District
7,745 ft
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Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 3.7-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Custer County, CO. The road serves Rudolph Mountain Trailhead.

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 3.7 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (3.7 miles). Climbs 1,100 ft over 3.7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 19%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.

Round Top Mountain stands 2,444 ft above the site, 2.2 miles southwest. The nearest town, Florence, is 17 mi off.

September normals 46–71°F, 1.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Lion Park (FR 327) in CODispersed Camping7.4miMammoth (FR 307) in CODispersed Camping8.5miDeer Peak (FR 401) in COForest Road Road8.9miOphir Creek (FR 360) in COForest Road Road9.4miGreenhorn MTN (FR 369) in COForest Road Road9.4mi
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?