Cub Creek Trailhead (FR 197.1) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Cub Creek Trailhead (FR 197.1) in CO

Arapaho and Roosevelt NFs, Clear Creek Ranger District
8,376 ft
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A 0.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Jefferson County, CO. The road serves Maxwell Falls.

Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Clear Creek Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

0 of the 0.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.2 miles). Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.

Black Mountain stands 2,366 ft above the site, 2.5 miles south. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. A pond lies 0.7 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Aspen Park, is 4.9 mi off.

September normals 4268°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Fire restrictions

Set by Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Clear Creek 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?