Creedmore Lakes Road (FR 180) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Creedmore Lakes Road (FR 180) in CO

Arapaho and Roosevelt NFs, Canyon Lakes Ranger District
8,395 ft
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A 5.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Larimer County, CO. The road serves Many Thunders Mountain.

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

3.6 of the 5.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.5 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Gates 1.2 and 1.2 miles in.

Black Mountain stands 1,555 ft above the site, 2.7 miles northwest. North Fork Cache la Poudre River runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Laporte, is 28 mi off.

September normals 39–66°F, 1.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

Set by Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Canyon Lakes 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?