Watrous Gulch (FR 455) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Watrous Gulch (FR 455) in CO

Pike and San Isabel NFs, South Park Ranger District
10,169 ft
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A 0.7-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.

All 0.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.7 miles). Climbs 320 ft over 0.7 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 19%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Weston Peak stands 3,409 ft above the site, 3.9 miles northwest. The nearest town, Leadville, is 14 mi off.

September normals 38–63°F, 1.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Old RR (BLM BLM 52049) in CODispersed Camping50.2miSwidinski Creek (BLM BLM 5333) in CODispersed Camping50.2miRock Gulch (BLM BLM 5335) in CODispersed Camping50.3miRock Gulch (FR 980) in CODispersed Camping50.4miClover Creek Jeep (BLM BLM 53180) in CODispersed Camping50.6mi
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?