A: Nick, thanks for the question because it can be somewhat confusing. The thing to remember is that FS Road 300 (Rampart Range Road) covers nearly 60 miles north to south. It lies within the boundaries of two FS Ranger Districts; in the north area it is South Platte Ranger District. In the south area, it is Pikes Peak Ranger District. The SPRD has more constraints and restrictions such as the designated dispersed camping you mentioned, among others (such as seasonal closures which I understand were just lifted on May 28). The PPRD does not have those constraints and restrictions. See the Trail Guide for Rampart Range Road; if my memory is correct, Waypoint 19 (Seasonal Gate) is the boundary between the two FS Districts.
–Tracy Barker (06/01/2021)