Dry Lakes (FR 189) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Dry Lakes (FR 189) in CO

Pike and San Isabel NFs, Salida Ranger District
9,650 ft
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A 4.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Park County, CO.

Pike and San Isabel National Forests, Salida Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days. Camp at least 100 ft from water.

All 4.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.1 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 3 switchbacks.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 2.1 miles off. A body of water lies 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Buena Vista, is 12 mi off.

September normals 36–65°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Rito Alto (FR 959) in CODispersed Camping49.3mi959 and Rd X Jct. Rd A (BLM VG16018) in CODispersed Camping49.8miDevil's Knob (BLM BLM 5226) in COForest Road Road50.8miFour-Wing (BLM BLM 5234) in COForest Road Road51.9miOnion Springs (BLM BLM 5230) in COForest Road Road52.0mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Pike and San Isabel National Forests, Salida 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?