Dicks Peak (FR 261) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Dicks Peak (FR 261) in CO

Pike and San Isabel NFs, South Park Ranger District
10,158 ft
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A 4.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Park County, CO.

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 4.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.6 miles). Climbs 780 ft over 4.6 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 19%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 0.7 and 0.8 miles in.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.3 miles off. The nearest town, Buena Vista, is 25 mi off.

September normals 36–63°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Gibson (FR 172) in CODispersed Camping46.4miCotton CR Cutoff (FR 962.1) in CODispersed Camping46.9miCotton Creek (BLM BLM 5354) in COForest Road Road47.0miCotton CR (FR 962) in CODispersed Camping47.0miHermit Lake (FR 160) in COForest Road Road47.5mi
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?