Rimrock (FR 234) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Rimrock (FR 234) in CO

Pike and San Isabel NFs, South Park Ranger District
9,174 ft
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A 2.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Park County, CO. The road is open seasonally, May 2 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 2.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.1 miles). Climbs 210 ft over 2.1 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 17%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

South Fork of the South Platte River runs 0.6 mi off. Saddle Mountain stands 1,601 ft above the site, 4.7 miles south. The nearest town, Cripple Creek, is 18 mi off.

September normals 39–67°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Lake Creek (Co) in COCampground45.2miLake Creek (FR 198) in COForest Road Road45.6miBalman Resv Pg (FR 301) in CODispersed Camping45.7miLocke MTN (FR 274) in COForest Road Road45.9miNewlin Creek (FR 323) in CODispersed Camping46.0mi
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?