Phantom (FR 363) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Phantom (FR 363) in CO
An 8.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Teller County, CO.
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 8.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (8.3 miles). Climbs 350 ft over 8.3 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 25%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 9 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 7 miles in.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. A body of water lies 0.5 mi off. The nearest town, Woodland Park, is 11 mi off.
September normals 38–67°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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