Meade (FR 316) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Meade (FR 316) in CO

Pike and San Isabel NFs, San Carlos Ranger District
7,894 ft
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A 1.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Pueblo County, CO. The road serves Hogback Mountain. The road is open seasonally, April 15 to November 15.

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 1.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.6 miles). Climbs 20 ft over 1.6 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 14%. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Saint Charles Peak stands 3,898 ft above the site, 6.6 miles west. St. Charles River runs 1.0 mi off. The nearest town, Colorado City, is 9.8 mi off.

September normals 45–71°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
San Carlos (FR 320) in CODispersed Camping3.4miGann Loop (FR 371) in CODispersed Camping3.7miLake Isabel Cabin in COCampground3.8miSouthside (FR 372) in CODispersed Camping3.9miSouthside Campground - Lake Isabel in COCampground4.1mi
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?