Parker (FR 108) in CO

Road corridorPike and San Isabel NFs, South Park Ranger District

26 mi from Buena Vista

14 mi off US 24 (straight line)

Maps 9,504 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · then move 20 mi

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Difficult

1.7 of this road’s 7.4 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
Near Threemile Mountain.
Estimated climb: 1,500 ft over 7.4 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 21%.
Water crossings 5.3, 5.5, 5.6 and 5.7 miles along the road.
A cattle guard 5.8 miles along the road.

Limited privacy

Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.0 miles off.
Dicks Peak stands 1,222 ft above the map pin, 2.5 miles south.

Camping within 100 feet of a body of water (such as a lake, stream, pond, or river) unless in a Forest Service developed recreation site or designated dispersed site.
Camping rules

October normals 23–54°F, 0.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Parker (FR 108) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access