Black Forest Road Dispersed Camping

Black Forest Road offers scattered dispersed camping opportunities in the rambling hills northwest of Colorado Springs, with established fire rings and level spots for rigs up to about 30 feet. The area sits at around 7,000 feet elevation with scattered ponderosa pines and views toward the Front Range peaks. Weekends can get busy with local campers, but weekdays are typically quiet. Fire restrictions apply during dry periods from roughly June through September.

Access is via maintained forest roads that any vehicle can handle, though some of the better spots require a short drive on rougher two-track. No facilities or services — pack out all trash and bring your own water. The area is managed by Pike National Forest with a 14-day camping limit.

High-elevation dispersed camping near Colorado Springs