Fairburn MTN (FR 409.1) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Fairburn MTN (FR 409.1) in CO
A 3.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Gilpin County, CO. The road serves Fairburn Mountain.
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Boulder Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 3.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.2 miles). Climbs 120 ft over 3.2 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 18%. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Dakota Hill stands 1,419 ft above the site, 1.9 miles west. Colorado Creek runs 0.9 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Nederland, is 6.2 mi off.
September normals 37–63°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Boulder Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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