Middle Creek (FR 719.1) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Middle Creek (FR 719.1) in CO
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 4.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Eagle County, CO. The road is open seasonally, June 21 to November 22.
All 4.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.8 miles). Climbs 1,500 ft over 4.8 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 18%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Bald Mountain stands 2,404 ft above the site, 3.5 miles east. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. South Fork Red Sandstone Creek runs 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Vail, is 3.8 mi off.
September normals 40–62°F, 2.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by U.S. Forest Service. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
fs.usda.gov