Buckskin (FR 8) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Buckskin (FR 8) in CO

Pike and San Isabel NFs, South Park Ranger District
11,599 ft
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A 0.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Park County, CO. The road serves Mount Democrat. The road is open seasonally, June 2 to December 31.

Pike and San Isabel National Forests, South Park Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days. Camp at least 100 ft from water.

All 0.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.9 miles). Climbs 420 ft over 0.9 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 19%. A water crossing 0.8 miles in.

Loveland Mountain stands 2,103 ft above the site, 1.1 miles southwest. The Kite Lake shoreline is 0.7 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Blue River, is 9.4 mi off.

September normals 33–57°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
BLM BLM 5612 — Twin Falls in CODispersed Camping46.2miEast Fourmile (FR 272) in COForest Road Road46.9miBLM BLM 5611 — Twin Falls in CODispersed Camping47.0miTurret (FR 184) in COForest Road Road47.4miWillow Creek (FR 172) in CODispersed Camping48.2mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Pike and San Isabel National Forests, South Park Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?