Heister Gulch (FR 180) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Heister Gulch (FR 180) in CO

Pike and San Isabel NFs, Salida Ranger District
9,426 ft
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An 11.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Fremont County, CO. The road serves Jack Rabbit Hill.

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.

All 11.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (11.1 miles). Climbs 1,400 ft over 11.1 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 22%. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 7.2 miles in, signed private.

Cameron Mountain stands 1,569 ft above the site, 1.4 miles north. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.9 miles off. A body of water lies 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Salida, is 7.1 mi off.

September normals 39–67°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Camino de Crestone (BLM BLM 5357) in CODispersed Camping43.3miCo Rd T.5 (BLM VG16000) in CODispersed Camping44.4miBurnt Gulch Trail 4WD Parking & Camp in COCampground44.6miWillow Lake (FR 949) in CODispersed Camping44.7miBurnt Gulch Trail Camp in COCampground44.7mi
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?