Herring Park (FR 174) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Herring Park (FR 174) in CO

Pike and San Isabel NFs, Salida Ranger District
9,144 ft
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A 12.0-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.

All 12 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (12 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 1.2 miles in.

A body of water lies 0.2 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.7 miles off. Aspen Ridge stands 1,587 ft above the site, 4.4 miles west. The nearest town, Salida, is 14 mi off.

September normals 34–67°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
San Isabel CR (FR 957) in CODispersed Camping48.5miDimick Gulch (BLM BLM 5359) in CODispersed Camping48.6miWinterfat (BLM BLM 5231) in COForest Road Road49.0miDimick Gulch (BLM VG16002) in CODispersed Camping49.8miCamino (BLM BLM 5356) in CODispersed Camping49.8mi
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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?