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Free camping (dispersed) is allowed on most national forest lands except in highly developed areas - such as trailheads, campgrounds and picnic sites - and in some of our most visited places. Be sure to check for regulations in advance and look for signs in the area to indicate if camping is allowed.
Some areas allow camping in designated sites only.
Know Before You Go
Check the weather and road closures before heading up.
Follow Leave No Trace principles. There are no facilities or trash receptacles. Pack out what you pack in.
Make sure camping is allowed. Many lands within the national forest boundary are private or otherwise owned. Check that you’re on National Forest lands: maps.
Don't stay too long. Camping is limited to 14 days.within any continuous 30-day period. at any location within the same 20-mile radius. see Order
Plan on building a campfire? Campfire restrictions can occur any time of year. Check for fire restrictions and if you build a campfire, know how to extinguish it.
Saw that this was a good spot for dispersed camping close to Grand Lake and it was....BUT the majority of the areas were affected by the Troublesome Fire and still have not recovered so the scenery is pretty sad. There are a good amount of spots to choose from, 4x4 recommended. We thought the best spots were right at the beginning of the road. Owls and coyotes could be heard at night. Close to Stillwater trail.
So beautiful! We are camping right near this trail and I’m so glad I took it. Easy & full of wildflowers!
