Free dispersed camping in Pike National Forest sits atop a plateau reached via CR 290 off Tarryall Road, a rutted route that demands high clearance and four-wheel drive. Sites open up considerably once campers reach the top, with a mix of open terrain and pine tree coverage. No water, no hookups. The road conditions alone keep crowds thin, and cell service is available according to campground data. Bring all water from home, and plan for a rougher-than-average approach.
Description
Don't want to camp in a developed campground? There are many places on the Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands where you can pitch a tent and practice low impact camping techniques. Dispersed camping is primitive, undevleoped, frontcountry "car camping".
Remember: when dispersed camping, no toilets, trash service, or potable water, are available. Store all food and trash securely, and pack out what you pack in. Practice Leave No Trace.
In some areas, dispersed camping and parking is allowed in designated sites only. Do not create resource damage by driving off-road, beyond designated parking locations, or behind barriers. Parking should be within 30' of site markers where posted.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsFraile’s Campground is located in Colorado near Lake George
Coordinates
39.054422173690185 N
105.40106295078762 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/7/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 8/7/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/7/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 8/7/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- 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 Fraile’s Campground - Dispersed needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 1 hr 2 min from Colorado Springs, CO
- 1 hr 21 min from Pueblo, CO
- 1 hr 50 min from Denver, CO
- 2 hrs 12 min from Boulder, CO








