Frosty Park (FR 379) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

A 10.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Teller County, CO. The road serves Mount Baldy Dam.

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

All 10.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (10.2 miles). Climbs 2,800 ft over 10.2 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 30%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 8 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 8.2 miles in.

Almagre Mountain stands 1,317 ft above the site, 1.6 miles north. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. The McReynolds Reservoir shoreline is 0.5 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Manitou Springs, is 7.7 mi off.