Dry Gulch (FR 890) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Dry Gulch (FR 890) in CO

Pike and San Isabel NFs, South Park Ranger District
9,478 ft
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A 7.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Park County, CO. The road is open seasonally, May 2 to January 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 7.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (7.3 miles). Climbs 1,400 ft over 7.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 20%.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.9 miles off. Thirtynine Mile Mountain stands 2,064 ft above the site, 3.4 miles south. A body of water lies 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Cripple Creek, is 23 mi off.

September normals 38–66°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Prospect (FR 334) in CODispersed Camping44.9miDeWeese Reservoir SWA State Park in COCampground47.0miBLM BLM 6230 — Bull Domingo Hills in CODispersed Camping47.5miBlack Canyon (BLM BLM 5346) in COForest Road Road48.2miDiagonal (BLM VG16066) in CODispersed Camping48.8mi
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?