Pull-off spots line Forest Road 128 just outside Winter Park, giving campers a free, drive-in base in the Arapaho National Forest without a reservation or fee. Most spots lack fire rings, so come prepared to camp without one. The road forks shortly after entry, with Arapaho NF Dispersed off FR 128 near Winter Park accessible to the left and this area to the right. Cell service is available, pets are welcome, and the forested setting works well as a one-night stop before hitting Trestle Bike Park or other local trails.
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. 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. 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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsForest Rd 128 Dispersed is located in Colorado near Winter Park
Coordinates
39.88443311558189 N
105.75555231899982 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 19 usersLast on 9/9/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 26 usersLast on 9/9/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 9/9/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 19 usersLast on 9/9/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 26 usersLast on 9/9/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 9/9/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
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
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Forest Rd 128 Dispersed needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 1 hr 18 min from Denver, CO
- 1 hr 28 min from Boulder, CO
- 2 hrs from Greeley, CO
- 2 hrs 4 min from Fort Collins, CO


