Rock Creek Hills (FR 39) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Rock Creek Hills (FR 39) in CO
A 16.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Park County, CO.
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.
10.8 of the 16 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (16 miles). Climbs 2,100 ft over 16 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 29%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Dixon Spring lies 0.4 mi off. South Twin Cone Peak stands 2,525 ft above the site, 5.8 miles northeast. The nearest town, Blue River, is 17 mi off.
September normals 35–64°F, 1.6″ 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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