Privateer (FR 285) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Privateer (FR 285) in CO

Pike and San Isabel NFs, South Park Ranger District
12,254 ft
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A 0.3-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 0.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.3 miles). Climbs 230 ft over 0.3 miles -- sustained grades near 28%, with pitches to 30%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.

Mount Bross stands 1,923 ft above the site, 1.2 miles northwest. The nearest town, Blue River, is 8.6 mi off.

September normals 29–55°F, 1.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area State Park - Hecla Junction in COCampground46.2miBLM BLM 5612 — Twin Falls in CODispersed Camping46.2miBLM BLM 5611 — Twin Falls in CODispersed Camping47.0miEast Fourmile (FR 272) in COForest Road Road47.1miTurret (FR 184) in COForest Road Road47.3mi
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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?