Roosevelt National Forest includes Allenspark Dispersed Camp Spot, a free camping area managed by the US Forest Service near Pinewood Springs. Access requires driving through a residential neighborhood before reaching the forest service road, with the best sites located further back where the road splits.
Campers find widely spaced sites along the road system, with a creek running alongside some of the more secluded spots. "The best spots are a little further back. The road will come to a Y go left," notes one returning visitor who has stayed here twice. The area sees daytime traffic from motorcycles and ATVs, which creates noise during peak hours. Mountain views are limited from most sites.
Cell phone service remains sporadic throughout the area, with occasional signal available on the access road but not at individual sites. The Motor Vehicle Use Map proves helpful for navigation, as several reviewers mention the location can be challenging to find initially. Sites accommodate single parties, with limited options if other campers are already established.
Campers exploring boondocking options around Pinewood Springs will find this spot works well for those comfortable with basic amenities and variable road conditions. Pets are welcome throughout the dispersed camping area.
Description
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.
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Location
Dispersed CampingAllenspark Dispersed Camp Spot is located in Colorado
Coordinates
40.26262624097474 N
105.40351056260234 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 3/21/26- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 3/21/26
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Pets
- Fires
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 41 min from Boulder, CO
- 1 hr 4 min from Fort Collins, CO
- 1 hr 6 min from Greeley, CO
- 1 hr 9 min from Denver, CO
