Best Dispersed Camping near Chimney Rock, CO
Several free dispersed camping areas surround Chimney Rock, Colorado on national forest land. Turkey Springs, New Jack Road, and Fossett Gulch Road provide reliable primitive camping options with established fire rings and flat sites suitable for tents and some RVs. Roads accessing these areas are generally well-maintained dirt and gravel, though some sections have potholes. A review notes that Fossett Gulch has "a dirt road in very good shape" with "a couple quick pull off sites right inside the gate" and more sites 10-15 minutes down the road.
For campers seeking more remote sites, FS Road 631/633 offers high-clearance access to secluded camping near the Piedra River. "We were able to set up by a stream with a nice fire ring," one visitor mentioned. Lower Piedra River Camp provides approximately eight camping areas along the river, some large enough for RVs, though recent reviews indicate it may no longer be free. Most dispersed sites in the region have no facilities—bring all water, supplies, and pack out trash. Cell service varies significantly, with limited Verizon coverage in some areas and no service in others.
