Where the forested slopes of Arapaho National Forest meet Winter Park's mountain terrain, Mary Jane Dispersed Site provides free camping for those comfortable with primitive conditions. This US Forest Service site operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations required. Campers access the site by vehicle, though some spots may require a short walk from parking areas.
The dispersed camping area allows pets and sits within walking distance of Midland Campground, which offers more developed facilities. Cell coverage varies throughout the forested setting. Visitors should pack all necessary supplies, as the nearest services are in camping destinations around Winter Park.
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 https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/alerts-notices/?cid=fseprd613831
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
Dispersed CampingMary Jane Dispersed Site is located in Colorado
Coordinates
39.862982 N
105.752142 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 4/26/26
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 4/26/26- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 1/19/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 4/26/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 4/26/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 1/19/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Pets
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 Mary Jane Dispersed Site needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 1 hr 17 min from Denver, CO
- 1 hr 27 min from Boulder, CO
- 1 hr 59 min from Greeley, CO
- 2 hrs 2 min from Fort Collins, CO
