St. Charles (FR 374) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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St. Charles (FR 374) in CO

Pike and San Isabel NFs, San Carlos Ranger District
8,590 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedEASY
VerizonUNMEASURED
AT&TUNMEASURED
T-MobileUNMEASURED
StarlinkFAIR

A 0.8-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 0.8 miles in are maintained for passenger-car comfort. Paved the whole way in (0.8 miles). A water crossing 0.3 miles in.

Saint Charles River runs 0.1 mi off. Saint Charles Peak stands 3,202 ft above the site, 3.9 miles northwest. The nearest town, Colorado City, is 12 mi off.

September normals 4469°F, 2.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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?