Dog Hunt (FR 240) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Dog Hunt (FR 240) in CO

Pike and San Isabel NFs, South Park Ranger District
8,958 ft
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A 1.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Park County, CO. The road serves Wagon Tongue Dam.

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 1.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.5 miles). Climbs 40 ft over 1.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 13%. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Travellers have camped along here. Saddle Mountain stands 1,817 ft above the site, 4.7 miles southwest. The nearest town, Cripple Creek, is 16 mi off.

September normals 39–68°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Newlin Creek (FR 323) in CODispersed Camping44.8miLocke MTN (FR 274) in COForest Road Road44.9miLake Creek (Co) in COCampground45.1miLake Creek (FR 198) in COForest Road Road45.5miBalman Resv Pg (FR 301) in CODispersed Camping45.6mi
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?