Tunnel Hill (FR 152) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Tunnel Hill (FR 152) in CO
A 12.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Grand County, CO. The road is open seasonally, June 15 to November 15.
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Sulphur Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 12.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 11.8 of the 12.2 miles in are dirt. Climbs 2,500 ft over 12.2 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 23%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 11 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Twin Cones stands 2,635 ft above the site, 2.7 miles southeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. The nearest town, Fraser, is 4.6 mi off.
September normals 36–64°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Sulphur Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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