Upper Wide Awake (FR 717.1) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Upper Wide Awake (FR 717.1) in CO
A 0.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Gilpin County, CO. The road serves Dakota Hill.
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Clear Creek Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 0.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.4 miles). Climbs 220 ft over 0.4 miles -- sustained grades near 16%.
Oregon Hill stands 781 ft above the site, 0.9 miles west. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Nederland, is 7.5 mi off.
September normals 35–61°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Clear Creek Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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