Moon Gulch (FR 290.1) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Moon Gulch (FR 290.1) in CO
A 1.4-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 1.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.4 miles). Climbs 630 ft over 1.4 miles -- sustained grades near 18%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 0.5 miles in.
Jumbo Mountain stands 759 ft above the site, 0.6 miles west. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Nederland, is 4.9 mi off.
September normals 36–64°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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