Wheeler Lake (FR 408) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Wheeler Lake (FR 408) in CO
A 3.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Park County, CO. The road serves Bowling Ball Hill.
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 3.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.4 miles). Climbs 1,300 ft over 3.4 miles -- sustained grades near 24%, with pitches to 29%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 3 miles in.
Mount Lincoln stands 3,337 ft above the site, 1.9 miles west. The Montgomery Reservoir shoreline is 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.7 miles off. The nearest town, Blue River, is 5.7 mi off.
September normals 35–59°F, 1.8″ 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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