Grizzly (FR 272) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Grizzly (FR 272) in CO

Pike and San Isabel NFs, South Park Ranger District
10,324 ft
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A 1.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Park County, CO. The road serves Black Mountain.

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 1.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.1 miles). Climbs 40 ft over 1.1 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 19%.

Black Mountain stands 1,327 ft above the site, 0.6 miles northwest. Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.2 miles off. A body of water lies 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Salida, is 21 mi off.

September normals 35–62°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
San Isabel CR (FR 957) in CODispersed Camping47.1miDimick Gulch (BLM BLM 5359) in CODispersed Camping47.3miFR 950 — Crestone Town Hall in CODispersed Camping48.2miNorth Crestone Campground in COCampground48.3miDimick Gulch (BLM VG16002) in CODispersed Camping48.3mi
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?