Storm Mountain Access (FR 153.0) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Storm Mountain Access (FR 153.0) in CO
A 14.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Larimer County, CO. 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.
13.4 of the 14.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 13.4 of the 14.4 miles in are dirt. Climbs 5,700 ft over 14.4 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 26%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 17 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 10.2 miles in.
Storm Mountain stands 1,204 ft above the site, 0.9 miles northwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 2.0 miles off. A body of water lies 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Estes Park, is 11 mi off.
September normals 39–65°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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