Lions Camp (FR 342) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Lions Camp (FR 342) in CO

Pike and San Isabel NFs, Pikes Peak Ranger District
8,108 ft
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A 1.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Teller County, CO. The road serves Soldier Mountain.

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 1.5 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Dirt the whole way in (1.5 miles). Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A cattle guard at the start of the road.

Soldier Mountain stands 1,063 ft above the site, 1.9 miles northeast. A body of water lies 0.4 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Woodland Park, is 3.3 mi off.

September normals 38–70°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Pike and San Isabel National Forests, Pikes Peak 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?