Green Ridge Cutoff (FR 177.0) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Green Ridge Cutoff (FR 177.0) in CO

Arapaho and Roosevelt NFs, Canyon Lakes Ranger District
9,346 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 44.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Larimer County, CO. The road serves Chambers Lake Dam. The road is open seasonally, July 1 to November 30.

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

All 44.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (44.7 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 18 switchbacks. A gate 0.4 miles in.

Cameron Peak stands 2,780 ft above the site, 2.5 miles northwest. The Lost Lake shoreline is 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. The nearest town, Estes Park, is 24 mi off.

September normals 32–63°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Saint Louis Creek (FR 160) in COForest Road Road50.9miTunnel Hill (FR 152) in COForest Road Road51.5miMidland Park Pg (FR 167.0) in CODispersed Camping51.9miMidland Group Campground in COCampground51.9miMary Jane Ski Area (FR 166.1) 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?