Steele (FR 238) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Steele (FR 238) in CO

Pike and San Isabel NFs, South Park Ranger District
9,581 ft
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A 3.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Park County, CO. The road serves Rishaberger 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 3.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.6 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Puma Hills stands 1,995 ft above the site, 2.7 miles east. The nearest town, Blue River, is 30 mi off.

September normals 33–66°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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?