Manchester (FR 364) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Manchester (FR 364) in CO

Pike and San Isabel NFs, Pikes Peak Ranger District
8,407 ft
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A 12.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Teller County, CO. The road serves Signal Butte.

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 12.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (12.5 miles). Climbs 1,100 ft over 12.5 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 20%. Winds through 7 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 10.6 miles in.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.8 miles off. Phantom Creek runs 0.6 mi off. Signal Butte stands 1,042 ft above the site, 2.2 miles west. The nearest town, Woodland Park, is 8.3 mi off.

September normals 39–68°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?