FR 477.1 — Quandry Peak Trailhead in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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FR 477.1 — Quandry Peak Trailhead in CO

White River NF, Dillon Ranger District
11,070 ft
Maps
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VerizonWEAK
AT&TMARGINAL
T-MobileWEAK
StarlinkFAIR
Restrictions apply

White River National Forest, Dillon Ranger District posts restrictions on overnight use here -- check the current order before committing.

A 0.4-mile stretch of National Forest road in Summit County, CO. The road is open seasonally, May 21 to November 22.

All 0.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Climbs 30 ft over 0.4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 14%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Quandary Peak stands 3,200 ft above the site, 2.6 miles west. Monte Cristo Creek runs 0.3 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. The nearest town, Blue River, is 3.2 mi off.

September normals 35–59°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Chalk Creek Campground and RV Park in COCampground45.0miBassam Guard Station in COCampground45.1miMount Princeton (FR 322) in COForest Road Road45.4mi185.C1 (FR 185.C1) in CODispersed Camping45.7miBassam (FR 187) in CODispersed Camping45.8mi
Fire restrictions

Set by White River National Forest, Dillon Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?