Wagon Tongue (FR 393) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Wagon Tongue (FR 393) in CO
A 5.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Park County, CO. The road serves Wagon Tongue Dam. 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 5.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.4 miles). Climbs 1,200 ft over 5.4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 20%. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Saddle Mountain stands 1,809 ft above the site, 4.3 miles south. The nearest town, Cripple Creek, is 17 mi off.
September normals 39–68°F, 1.3″ 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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