Overnight Parking


Confirmed Overnight Parking 

Here you can find a list of places we have personally stayed and know to allow overnight parking FREE. This in no way is a comprehensive list or a guarantee of safe overnighting.
 This list was compiled from experience and observation.

Know Before you Go- Check out this link to the US Forest Service for information regarding Responsible Recreation to help us preserve these amazing locations in order for future generations to enjoy them for years to come.


Dispersed/Tent Camping/Fires allowed (if without restrictions)Pet friendly
You can read about this location and get alerts and information on the USDA here.
You can find this location on Google Maps here.


 Mushroom Gulch- (Dispersed Camping)
Several spots for RVs, can accommodate a 40'
Dispersed/Tent Camping/RV/Pet-friendly
You can find this location on Google Maps here.


White River National Forest, Deer Creek Rd #5 (Dispersed Camping)
Dispersed/Tent camping/Pet-Friendly.
You can read about this location and get alerts and information on the USDA here.
You can find this location on Google Maps here.


 Peru Creek-(Dispersed Camping)
Dispersed/Tent camping/Fires allowed/Pet-Friendly.
You can find this location on Google Maps here.


Wal-Mart 3010 Blake Ave, Glenwood Springs CO 81601
Common courtesy would be to contact the store manager to "Check in".
You can find this location on Google Maps here.

As always be respectful, practice the "pack in pack out" rule, if you are staying in a rest area, Wal-mart or Loves be smart. Don't roll out the awning, bust out your chairs and set up camp. That's only going to get you booted out and ruin for the rest of us. Respect these spots, treat them as sacred even so that we can continue to use them for years to come.


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