Gamble Gulch (FR 411.1) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Gamble Gulch (FR 411.1) in CO
A 1.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Gilpin County, CO. The road serves Dakota Hill.
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Boulder Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 1.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.3 miles). Climbs 590 ft over 1.3 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 25%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.
A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Dakota Hill stands 810 ft above the site, 1.1 miles west. 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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