East Tennessee (FR 102) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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East Tennessee (FR 102) in CO

Pike and San Isabel NFs, Leadville Ranger District
10,043 ft
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A 6.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Lake County, CO. The road is open seasonally, June 30 to May 15.

Pike and San Isabel National Forests, Leadville Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days. Camp at least 100 ft from water.

All 6.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6.8 miles). Climbs 1,500 ft over 6.8 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 20%. A water crossing 3.3 miles in. A locked gate 3.3 miles in.

A body of water lies 0.1 mi off. Mount Zion stands 2,087 ft above the site, 2.8 miles east. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Leadville North, is 4.0 mi off.

September normals 38–63°F, 1.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Hancock (FR 295) in COForest Road Road46.9miEast Fourmile (FR 272) in COForest Road Road47.5miQuartz in COCampground47.5miMiddle Quartz Creek Campground in COCampground48.3miAlpine Tunnel (FR 7839) in COForest Road Road48.5mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Pike and San Isabel National Forests, Leadville 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?