Montezuma-Deer Creek (FR 5.1) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Montezuma-Deer Creek (FR 5.1) in CO
White River National Forest, Dillon Ranger District posts restrictions on overnight use here -- check the current order before committing.
A 5.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Summit County, CO. The road serves Radical Hill. The road is open seasonally, May 21 to November 22.
0.9 of the 5.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 0.9 of the 5.3 miles in are dirt. Climbs 2,500 ft over 5.3 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 29%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Glacier Mountain stands 1,831 ft above the site, 0.9 miles west. A body of water lies 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Breckenridge, is 11 mi off.
September normals 33–57°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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.
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