Free dispersed camping along a forest road outside Nederland draws a mix of van campers, tent campers, and small RVs to this stretch of Roosevelt National Forest. The road is manageable for most vehicles in the early sections, though conditions deteriorate further in, where higher clearance becomes necessary. Sites spread out across the first half of the road; the further east you go, the closer together they become, which suits groups but reduces privacy.
Most sites sit in a mix of sun and shade under fir and other conifers, with views opening to the south and east. Some spots include a fire ring. There's light plane traffic overhead and road noise audible from a busier nearby road, though reviewers note it tends to fade at night. Cell service is available. Boulder's city glow is visible after dark, but the sky stays dark enough to pick out stars to the southwest.
A few practical notes for planning: trash left by previous campers has been reported at several sites, so it's worth arriving prepared to tidy up. Weekday visits tend to find more open spots, and at least one reviewer noted signs of long-term occupancy. "Woke up to a nice view of mountains," notes John, who camped near the road's entrance with a small trailer. Campers wanting a developed alternative nearby can consider Sugarloaf Road Camp to the east, or Roosevelt NF Dispersed off FS 332.1 for similar free dispersed options in the same corridor.
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsForest Road 332 Dispersed is located in Colorado near Nederland
Coordinates
39.99995885690023 N
105.45651063287434 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 7/24/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
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.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Forest Road 332 Dispersed needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 23 min from Boulder, CO
- 47 min from Denver, CO
- 1 hr 12 min from Greeley, CO
- 1 hr 13 min from Fort Collins, CO
