Bull Gulch (FR 186) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Bull Gulch (FR 186) in CO

Pike and San Isabel NFs, Salida Ranger District
9,676 ft
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A 14.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Fremont County, CO.

Pike and San Isabel National Forests, Salida Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days. Camp at least 100 ft from water.

11.1 of the 14.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (14.4 miles). Climbs 2,100 ft over 14.4 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 29%. Winds through 6 switchbacks. A gate 9.1 miles in.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.3 miles off. A body of water lies 0.3 mi off. The nearest town, Buena Vista, is 12 mi off.

September normals 38–65°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Four-Wing (BLM BLM 5234) in COForest Road Road50.8miOnion Springs (BLM BLM 5230) in COForest Road Road50.9miWinterfat (BLM BLM 5231) in COForest Road Road50.9miNorth Tracy (BLM TR6065) in COForest Road Road51.0miSan Isabel CR (FR 957) in CODispersed Camping51.6mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Pike and San Isabel National Forests, Salida 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?