Derbishire Gulch (FR 143) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Derbishire Gulch (FR 143) in CO

Pike and San Isabel NFs, South Park Ranger District
8,973 ft
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A 2.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Park County, CO. The road serves Sugarloaf Mountain. The road is open seasonally, June 16 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 2.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.8 miles). Climbs 620 ft over 2.8 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 17%.

Sugarloaf Mountain stands 961 ft above the site, 1.0 miles southeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.5 miles off. The Tarryall Reservoir shoreline is 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Aspen Park, is 27 mi off.

September normals 36–68°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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?