Lost Park (FR 56) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Lost Park (FR 56) in CO
A 19.6-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Park County, CO. The road serves Kenosha Pass Overlook. 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.
1.8 of the 19.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 5.2 miles of dirt. Winds through 7 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 7.6 miles in. Cattle guards 7.8 and 19.1 miles in.
North Twin Cone Peak stands 2,809 ft above the site, 3.7 miles northeast. Guernsey Creek runs 0.9 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Blue River, is 15 mi off.
September normals 36–65°F, 1.6″ 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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