Moody Hill (FR 513.0) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Moody Hill (FR 513.0) in CO
A 9.8-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 9.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (9.8 miles). Climbs 4,900 ft over 9.8 miles -- sustained grades near 24%, with pitches to 30%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 13 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 4.9 miles in. A gate 6.6 miles in.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. Crystal Mountain stands 1,910 ft above the site, 3.1 miles southwest. The nearest town, Laporte, is 14 mi off.
September normals 41–69°F, 1.7″ 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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