Hagerman Pass (FR 105) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Hagerman Pass (FR 105) in CO
A 7.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Lake County, CO. The road serves Native Lake Trailhead. The road is open seasonally, September 1 to May 1.
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.
7 of the 7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (7 miles). Climbs 1,900 ft over 7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 20%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 8 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 3.7 miles in.
A body of water lies 0.3 mi off. Gannett Peak (not official) stands 3,622 ft above the site, 4.2 miles south. The nearest town, Leadville North, is 8.5 mi off.
September normals 36–61°F, 2.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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