Pinkham CR (FR 204.1) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Pinkham CR (FR 204.1) in CO
A 4.2-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.
All 4.2 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Dirt the whole way in (4.2 miles). Climbs 1,300 ft over 4.2 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 19%. A cattle guard 0.1 miles in.
Lawrence Creek runs 0.3 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Pinkham Mountain stands 867 ft above the site, 1.4 miles northwest. The nearest town, Laramie, is 42 mi off.
September normals 38–66°F, 1.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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