FR 411.2 — Dakota Hill in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
FR 411.2 — Dakota Hill in CO
A 0.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Gilpin County, CO.
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Boulder Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 0.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.3 miles). Climbs 0 ft over 0.3 miles -- sustained grades near 18%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.
Dakota Hill stands 905 ft above the site, 1.1 miles west. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Nederland, is 6.5 mi off.
September normals 35–61°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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