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Forest Road 332 Dispersed

Forest Road 332 Dispersed, near Nederland, Colorado, is a fantastic spot for those looking to escape into nature without the frills of a traditional campground. This location offers a mix of tent and RV camping, with plenty of space between sites, allowing for a bit of privacy while soaking in the stunning mountain views.

Visitors rave about the beautiful scenery, with many noting that the views are simply breathtaking, even on cloudy days. The area is pet-friendly, so you can bring your furry friends along for the adventure. Just keep in mind that amenities are minimal—there's no drinking water or toilets, so come prepared. As one camper put it, “Woke up to a nice view of mountains,” which sums up the experience perfectly.

If you're up for some exploration, the road leading in can be a bit rough, especially if you venture further down, so a vehicle with decent clearance is recommended. The nearby town of Nederland is a convenient stop for supplies, and the mix of sun and shade at the sites makes it a comfortable place to set up camp. Whether you're stargazing or enjoying a campfire, Forest Road 332 Dispersed is a solid choice for a peaceful getaway in the Colorado wilderness.

Description

National Forest

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

Forest Road 332 Dispersed is located in Colorado

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Coordinates

39.99995885690023 N
105.45651063287434 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Dispersed
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Phone Service
  • Alcohol
  • 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.


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Reviewed Sep. 8, 2024

Quiet with lovely views

Found a nice big spot with sun and shade and a great overlook. Was a touch concerned that it would get ATV trafficy over the weekend as it was at a junction where 3 roads jet off. However upon inspection on mountain bike, they all dead end and aren't very long, so fun for a little bike ride but not much of an ATV or dirt bike adventure.

Being towards the end we saw very few people and it was quite and serene. We did it in our sprinter camper van with 2WD and pickup.

Only issue we had was due to the nature of disbursed camping not the site or area. A car with 3 men showed up Saturday evening. In the morning one of their dogs wandered over to our site (my husband had run into town so I was alone). Owner meandered over and retrieved her, without a word. Later the 3 of them started walking up one of the roads, them one walked across and just with the dog on the rock outcropping technically on our site. He eventually went back to their site. A while later one of the walkers returned and decided to use his metal detector on the road 30 from our site and right behind where I was sitting. There was oddles of space to explore so it was creepy that's he chose to be that close to me. As I got up to walk back to my van, the second dog came running at me barking. The guy eventually called it back and it left me alone, but again not a word.

I LOVE dogs, but I'm not a fan of their humans who don't keep them within their boundaries and let them charge after "the neighbors"

Except for the creepers, it was a wonderful place

Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Forest Road 332 Dispersed by Sue B., September 8, 2024
  • Review photo of Forest Road 332 Dispersed by Sue B., September 8, 2024
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Reviewed Jul. 16, 2024

Nice view

Road was decent, was able to make it in a minivan! Had to drive carefully though. Came in during the week so there were a few spots open, although it definitely seems like some people are living up here. There were some very nice views though!

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Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Oct. 12, 2023

Not too crowded

Plenty of space between spots. Not too crowded when we arrived. We picked a site with more trees rather than over looking the mountain. Had to pick up some trash and shells in our campsite.

Month of VisitSeptember
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Reviewed Aug. 27, 2023

Great campsite

Pulled into the first campsite with a small teardrop camper. Campsite had a fire ring. If you go further down the road a high clearance vehicle is necessary the road gets worse as you go further. Lots of trash at the campsite. Overall, woke up to a nice view of mountains. Only stayed one night. You can hear a busier road but seemed to get quieter at night.

Sitethe first pull off with a fire ring
Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed Jul. 24, 2023

Easy to find, great views

We tent camped one night here, arrived at 3pm on a Friday, and found a site on the north side of the road. Views to the south and east, couldn't see the rocky peaks with snow to the west from our site. There's city glow from Boulder but still dark enough to see plenty of stars to the southwest. Road isn't too bad until you get to the end where it branches off. Sites are spread out in the first half of the road, a bit closer together and better for large groups the further east you go. Convenient to Nederland for supplies. Most sites are a mix of sun and shade. Some plane traffic overhead, not too obnoxious.

Site3rd on the left from the entrance
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Forest Road 332 Dispersed by Steph P., July 24, 2023
  • Review photo of Forest Road 332 Dispersed by Steph P., July 24, 2023
Reviewed Jun. 4, 2023

Quiet with beautiful views!

The weather was awful but it didn’t stop us, we really enjoyed our spot and the views were gorgeous even in their foggy state.

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Reviewed Oct. 19, 2022

Solid spot

Great spot off of the forest road, recommend decent clearance vehicle.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are fires allowed at Forest Road 332 Dispersed?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Forest Road 332 Dispersed, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Forest Road 332 Dispersed have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Forest Road 332 Dispersed does not have wifi.