Overlook (FR 882) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Overlook (FR 882) in CO
A 0.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Park County, CO. The road serves Saddle 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 0.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.6 miles). Climbs 280 ft over 0.6 miles -- sustained grades near 22%, with pitches to 23%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Saddle Mountain stands 1,409 ft above the site, 2.7 miles southwest. The nearest town, Cripple Creek, is 16 mi off.
September normals 37–66°F, 1.3″ 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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