Carrizo Trail (FR 2353) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Carrizo Trail (FR 2353) in CO
A 17.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Baca County, CO.
Pike and San Isabel National Forests, Comanche Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days. Camp at least 100 ft from water.
16.3 of the 17.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 16.3 of the 17.9 miles in are dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 3.8 miles in. A cattle guard 8.9 miles in.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.6 miles off. The nearest town, Springfield, is 29 mi off.
September normals 51–81°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Pike and San Isabel National Forests, Comanche Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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