Illinois River (FR 750.1) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Illinois River (FR 750.1) in CO

Medicine Bow-Routt NF, Parks Ranger District
8,978 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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An 8.3-mile stretch of dirt 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.

2.2 of the 8.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 6.1 of the 8.3 miles in are dirt. Climbs 1,300 ft over 8.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 23%. Level ground alongside most of its length. A cattle guard at the start of the road.

Radial Mountain stands 2,269 ft above the site, 4.0 miles south. Elk Creek runs 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Granby, is 26 mi off.

September normals 32–65°F, 1.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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?