Roosevelt National Forest — Pierson Park Dispersed Camping
Pierson Park sits in a broad open meadow along Pole Hill Road (CR 61E / FR 128) in the Roosevelt National Forest between Loveland and Estes Park. This is classic Colorado Front Range dispersed — big sky, grass and pine mix, room to spread a rig out. No hookups, no services, no designated site markers. You pick your patch of flat ground and make camp. The meadow setting means good early-morning light and wind at night. Fire restrictions are in effect during high-fire-danger periods; check with the Canyon Lakes Ranger District.
Access is via CR 61E off US-34, transitioning to forest road — high-clearance 2WD handles it in dry conditions, 4WD recommended when wet. Road can be deeply rutted in shoulder seasons. Cell service is spotty at best. This is a popular local weekend spot; arrive Thursday if you want your pick of ground. 14-day stay limit applies.
Open meadow dispersed near Estes Park
Place Details
| Type | Dispersed Camping |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Estes Park, CO |
| Miles from pavement | 6 mi |
| Minimum vehicle | High-clearance 2WD |
| Access road surface | Gravel |
| Cell service | Spotty |
| Cost (USD/night, 0 = free) | Free |
| Reservation required | No |
| Stay limit (nights) | 14 nights |
| Best season | May-October |
| Land manager | USFS |
| Permit required | No |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
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