Crash & Burn (FR 243.2) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Crash & Burn (FR 243.2) in CO

Pike and San Isabel NFs, South Park Ranger District
8,770 ft
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A 0.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Park County, CO. The road serves Wagon Tongue Dam. The road is open seasonally, May 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 0.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.8 miles). Climbs 50 ft over 0.8 miles -- sustained grades near 14%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

South Fork of the South Platte River runs 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Cripple Creek, is 17 mi off.

September normals 34–68°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Co RD 84 in CODispersed Camping44.7miNewlin Creek (FR 323) in CODispersed Camping46.9miLocke MTN (FR 274) in COForest Road Road47.1miLake Creek (Co) in COCampground47.7miLake Creek (FR 198) in COForest Road Road48.1mi
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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?