Crystal Mountain (FR 344.0) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Crystal Mountain (FR 344.0) in CO
A 15.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Larimer County, CO. The road serves Turner Hill. The road is open seasonally, June 15 to November 30.
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Canyon Lakes Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
2.8 of the 15.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (15.8 miles). Climbs 4,200 ft over 15.8 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 23%. Winds through 13 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 1.2 miles in.
Crystal Mountain stands 761 ft above the site, 0.7 miles northwest. A pond lies 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Estes Park, is 13 mi off.
September normals 37–63°F, 1.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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