Middle (FR 163) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Middle (FR 163) in CO

Pike and San Isabel NFs, South Park Ranger District
10,354 ft
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A 0.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Park County, CO. The road serves Jones Hill. The road is open seasonally, June 16 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 0.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.3 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

East Buffalo Peak stands 2,956 ft above the site, 3.4 miles southwest. The nearest town, Buena Vista, is 14 mi off.

September normals 35–62°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
North Rock Creek (BLM BLM 5320) in COForest Road Road48.3miSpring CR (FR 875) in CODispersed Camping48.3miBackcountry Campsite in COBackcountry Campsite48.4miClover CR (FR 876) in COForest Road Road48.4miSlaughterhouse (FR 861) in COForest Road Road48.6mi
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?