Lousy Cutting (FR 279) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Lousy Cutting (FR 279) in CO

Pike and San Isabel NFs, South Park Ranger District
9,479 ft
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A 0.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Park County, CO. The road serves Rishaberger 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 0.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.4 miles). Climbs 130 ft over 0.4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 14%. Level ground alongside most of its length.

Rishaberger Mountain stands 974 ft above the site, 0.9 miles southeast. The nearest town, Blue River, is 31 mi off.

September normals 33–66°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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?