Off Winding Stairs Road in Pike National Forest, this dispersed camping site sits roughly 5 miles west of Palmer Lake. The Forest Service manages this free drive-in location, making it accessible to standard vehicles without requiring a permit or reservation.
Recent visitors note that previous campers sometimes leave trash behind, so arriving prepared with cleanup supplies helps maintain the area. The site provides basic dispersed camping without developed amenities like water, restrooms, or designated fire rings. Campers can explore other camping areas outside Pike National Forest for additional forest access points throughout the region.
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Map & DirectionsWinding Stairs Road Dispersed Site is located in Colorado near Palmer Lake
Coordinates
39.11271105493181 N
104.98357376667002 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
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.
Drive Time
- 1 hr 17 min from Colorado Springs, CO
- 1 hr 37 min from Pueblo, CO
- 2 hrs 6 min from Denver, CO
- 2 hrs 22 min from Boulder, CO
