N Lone Pine Creek (FR 311.0) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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N Lone Pine Creek (FR 311.0) in CO

Arapaho and Roosevelt NFs, Canyon Lakes Ranger District
8,599 ft
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A 16.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Larimer County, CO. The road serves Erie Lake Dam. 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.

All 16.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (16.6 miles). Climbs 6,000 ft over 16.6 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 23%. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Gates 6.5 and 6.9 miles in.

Lake Eris lies 0.3 mi off. North Bald Mountain stands 2,375 ft above the site, 5.3 miles southwest. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Laporte, is 28 mi off.

September normals 37–65°F, 1.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Long Lake Th (FR 112.2) in CODispersed Camping51.4miBrainard Lake (FR 112.0) in CODispersed Camping51.5miPawnee Campground in COCampground51.5miLeft Hand Reservoir (FR 232.1) in CODispersed Camping51.5miNugget (FR 509.1) in CODispersed Camping51.5mi
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?