Chimney Rock (FR 103.1) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Chimney Rock (FR 103.1) in CO

Medicine Bow-Routt NF, Parks Ranger District
7,690 ft
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A 24.6-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Jackson County, CO.

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.

5 of the 24.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 5 miles of dirt. Climbs 3,200 ft over 24.6 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 25%. Winds through 16 switchbacks. Cattle guards 9.9, 10.1, 10.8, 12.3 and 13.9 miles in.

Carter Mountain stands 1,878 ft above the site, 2.8 miles northeast. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. A body of water lies 0.9 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Kremmling, is 14 mi off.

September normals 36–70°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Tigiwon (FR 707.1) in COForest Road Road48.6miLime Creek (FR 728.1) in COForest Road Road49.2miTigiwon Community House in COCampground50.7miVail Rest Area in CORest Area51.1miMc Allister Gulch (FR 708.1) in COForest Road Road51.2mi
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?