Wallace Gulch (FR 854) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Wallace Gulch (FR 854) in CO

Pike and San Isabel NFs, South Park Ranger District
10,044 ft
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A 3.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Park County, CO. The road serves Topaz Mountain. 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 3.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.6 miles). Climbs 910 ft over 3.6 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 19%.

Bonis Creek runs 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. Topaz Mountain stands 1,724 ft above the site, 2.6 miles west. The nearest town, Aspen Park, is 22 mi off.

September normals 36–62°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
BLM BLM 5820 — Fee Tube in COForest Road Road45.6miBLM BLM 5826 — Deer Haven - Deer Park Trailhead in CODispersed Camping45.9miDeer Park Trail in CODispersed Camping46.0miBLM BLM 5828 — Deerhaven - Thompson Mountain Trailhead in CODispersed Camping46.7miFR 175 — Bull Hill in CODispersed Camping47.3mi
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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?