Seven Lakes (FR 376) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

A 3.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Teller County, CO. The road serves Cathedral Park.

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 3.4 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Dirt the whole way in (3.4 miles). Climbs 1,300 ft over 3.4 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 26%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. A gate 3.3 miles in, signed private.

A pond lies 0.1 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Mount Big Chief stands 1,737 ft above the site, 2.5 miles east. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Cripple Creek, is 9.0 mi off.