Hooper (FR 817) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Hooper (FR 817) in CO
A 0.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Park County, CO. The road serves Kenosha Mountains. The road is open seasonally, May 2 to December 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 0.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.1 miles). Climbs 70 ft over 0.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 13%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Kenosha Mountains stands 2,397 ft above the site, 1.7 miles northeast. The nearest town, Aspen Park, is 22 mi off.
September normals 36–62°F, 1.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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