Southside (FR 372) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Southside (FR 372) in CO

Pike and San Isabel NFs, San Carlos Ranger District
8,542 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedEASY
VerizonUNMEASURED
AT&TUNMEASURED
T-MobileUNMEASURED
StarlinkGOOD

A 0.2-mile stretch of paved 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-car comfort. Paved the whole way in (0.2 miles).

Saint Charles River runs 0.1 mi off. Saint Charles Peak stands 3,250 ft above the site, 4.2 miles northwest. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. The nearest town, Colorado City, is 12 mi off.

September normals 44–69°F, 2.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Southside Campground - Lake Isabel in COCampground0.2miLake Isabel Cabin in COCampground0.3miLa Vista Campground - Lake Isabel in COCampground0.3miGann Loop (FR 371) in CODispersed Camping0.4miLa Vista (FR 373) in CODispersed Camping0.4mi
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.

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