78.A in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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78.A in CO

Pike and San Isabel NFs, San Carlos Ranger District
8,460 ft
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A 0.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Pueblo County, CO.

Pike and San Isabel National Forests, San Carlos Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days. Camp at least 100 ft from water.

All 0.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.5 miles). Climbs 70 ft over 0.5 miles -- sustained grades near 14%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Saint Charles Peak stands 3,332 ft above the site, 5.3 miles west. The nearest town, Colorado City, is 11 mi off.

September normals 43–69°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Gann Loop (FR 371) in CODispersed Camping3.0miLake Isabel Cabin in COCampground3.1miSouthside (FR 372) in CODispersed Camping3.1miLa Vista Campground - Lake Isabel in COCampground3.2miSouthside Campground - Lake Isabel in COCampground3.2mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Pike and San Isabel National Forests, San Carlos 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?