Camp Creek (FR 895.1) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Camp Creek (FR 895.1) in CO

Medicine Bow-Routt NF, Parks Ranger District
8,360 ft
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A 17.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Jackson County, CO. The road is open seasonally, June 1 to December 1.

Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Parks Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days. Camp at least 200 ft from water, 1,320 ft from a developed campground.

11.2 of the 17.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (17.6 miles). Climbs 1,900 ft over 17.6 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 24%. Winds through 7 switchbacks. Dead-ends 1.1 miles in -- mapped turnaround at the end. A gate 0.9 miles in. A cattle guard 15.5 miles in.

North Platte River runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Saratoga, is 42 mi off.

September normals 3466°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Fire restrictions

Set by Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Parks Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?