Jumbo MTN (FR 289.1) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Jumbo MTN (FR 289.1) in CO
A 2.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Gilpin County, CO. The road serves Jumbo Mountain.
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Boulder Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 2.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.2 miles). Climbs 720 ft over 2.2 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 22%. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. Dakota Hill stands 1,460 ft above the site, 2.2 miles south. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Nederland, is 4.8 mi off.
September normals 35–63°F, 1.6″ 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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