Grand Canyon Hills in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Grand Canyon Hills in CO
Bureau of Land Management administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 5.3-mile stretch of dirt BLM road in Fremont County, CO. The road serves Royal Gorge Overlook.
All 5.3 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Dirt the whole way in (5.3 miles). Climbs 1,000 ft over 5.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 22%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 11 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Tanner Peak stands 3,380 ft above the site, 4.3 miles south. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. A body of water lies 0.7 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Cañon City, is 6.3 mi off.
September normals 50–79°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Bureau of Land Management. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
blm.gov