Whistler Point Fisherman Prkg (FR 175) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Whistler Point Fisherman Prkg (FR 175) in CO
A 1.3-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Lake County, CO. The road serves Mount Elbert Picnic Area.
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.
0.9 of the 1.3 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. 0.9 of the 1.3 miles in are gravel. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Mount Cosgriff stands 4,254 ft above the site, 4.3 miles west. The Twin Lakes shoreline is 0.2 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Leadville, is 11 mi off.
September normals 35–66°F, 1.1″ 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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