Morning Star (FR 288) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Morning Star (FR 288) in CO
A 0.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Park County, CO. The road serves Mount Bross.
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 0.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.8 miles). Climbs 20 ft over 0.8 miles -- sustained grades near 22%, with pitches to 27%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.
Mount Bross stands 1,358 ft above the site, 0.8 miles northwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.8 miles off. The nearest town, Blue River, is 8.2 mi off.
September normals 28–52°F, 1.9″ 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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