Elkhorn - Baldy (FR 517.0) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Elkhorn - Baldy (FR 517.0) in CO

Arapaho and Roosevelt NFs, Canyon Lakes Ranger District
10,151 ft
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A 40.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Larimer County, CO. The road is open seasonally, June 15 to November 15.

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

All 40.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (40.6 miles). Climbs 8,200 ft over 40.6 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 15%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 17 switchbacks. A gate 27.9 miles in.

A body of water lies 0.3 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. The nearest town, Estes Park, is 32 mi off.

September normals 32–59°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Meadow Crk 1ST Toilet Parking (FR 857.3) in CODispersed Camping50.0miBLM BLM 2751 — East Peak in COForest Road Road50.4miMeadow Creek (FR 129) in COForest Road Road50.9miHot Sulphur State Wildlife Area (BLM, Kremmling) — l2137089 in CODispersed Camping52.2miHistorical Museum (BLM, Kremmling) — l2137092 in CODispersed Camping52.3mi
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?