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Allenspark Dispersed Camping

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USDA Forest Service

Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland

With a few exceptions, dispersed camping is allowed on National Forest System lands. Restrictions protect resources, minimize road damage, and reduce conflicts between landowners and visitors. Camping is limited to 14 consecutive days in one location. After 14 days, the campsite must be moved a minimum of three miles. Camping can then continue for another 14 days. Camping is restricted to 28 days in any 60-day period. Some areas may require the use of designated campsites, and some areas, such as Indian Peaks Wilderness, require camping permits. More than 40% of lands within Boulder Ranger District's boundaries are private property. It is your responsibility to know if you are on private or public land.

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Vinny D.

Guide

Reviewed Apr. 7, 2024

Great spots

I went down a good ways and found the perfect spot on a creek just below me down a hill. Very quiet And relaxing.

Month of VisitSeptember

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Andrew B.

Scout

Reviewed Oct. 18, 2023

Beautiful spot

Pretty deep and up hill, not a horrible dirt road that leads you past a sign letting you know you’ve entered the national forest. From what I saw just find what look like pull off spots/ a little spot just before the sign so technically not on the right side but I’m sure it still works.

Siteski road

Month of VisitNovember

Katelin M.

Scout

Reviewed Oct. 2, 2023

Awesome

Plenty of sites if you have a high clearance vehicle and can make it up ski road. All of the sites are awesome and have room for you to move around. We stayed Thursday-Monday and there were plenty of people every night. Close to Lyons and closish to estes. VERY close to longs peak which was perfect for us. Water is accessible if you have a filter. We did see regular cars driving up the road, however once you get past the first mile highly would not recommend anything other than high clearance.

The bugs were an issue for a few days, but mainly just flys.

Month of VisitOctober