Route 31 Camp

We've been here about two weeks. US 24 is paved, CR31 is a typical washboard dirt road. The 3 or 4 forest roads leading into the designated dispersed sites are a mix. We have seen big 5th wheels and smaller vehicles, we even saw a couple with a Prius and a dome tent. Just drive carefully, take your time and always look ahead of your vehicle. The campsites are very peaceful during the week, though during the weekends the area gets busy. Most of the noise comes from an abundance of ATVs. Most riders are friendly and courteous, be watchful of little ones on peewee ATVs! No amenities! Bring in everything you need, though Lake George is about 15 miles south for supplies (can be expensive and short day hours, plan accordingly.)

For the most part many of the sites are spaced far enough apart for privacy, for real seclusion you have to head further out on CR31 about another 10 to 15 miles.

Most of the sites are clean with established fire rings and site markers. Unfortunately there are the few slobs that don't clean up their site when they leave. Plenty of down and dead wood to collect for campfires, no need to cut and chop living trees.

There is a USFS information board on CR31 with flyers and notices. Halfway through our stay a burn ban sign was put up as you turn off US24, use the Park County website for details. During the ban we only had one night that fires were completely forbidden.

County Road 31 dispersed camping On entering the area, there is immediately a sign that reads that OHV’s are prohibited. At least in this area you know you’re going to get some peace and quiet. The road to get in is mainly washboard. Totally possible even with a low clearance 2 Wheel Dr. vehicle. The sights designated only. Once you get past the information board you’ll see turn off‘s on the left and right wave Campers and fire pits. If you continue down County Road 31 spectacular. The biggest issue I can see again is a lack of firewood. There appears to be no downed trees or burned trees in the area. You need to bring in your own. There’s also no water source in this area so come well prepared. Since this is dispersed camping, there is no reservation or electric hook ups or sewer hook ups. These sites are plenty big enough for big rigs, and most of them appear to be pull through sites. Tent campers the sites do appear to be a little bit too exposed. There are sites with better tree coverage for tent campers when you go further into the back areas of some of the side roads the downside is you lose the views of the surrounding mountains. If you keep going further back, CR 31 connects to 896, and there are sites way back there that give you the impression that you’re just even further removed from everybody else. There are so many sites in this area. This could be a good back up spot for Matukat Road if it’s not available. There is a site on 896 right before the no camping sign, which is designated as a campsite, and it has some tree coverage, and all the mountain views. 896 is a very tough road requiring high clearance and four-wheel-drive. Numerous places have deep holes and you need to take it very slow.