Orange Handle (FR 2440) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Orange Handle (FR 2440) in CO
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A 5.0-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.
All 5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.
Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. The nearest town, Springfield, is 9.1 mi off.
September normals 52–82°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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Fire restrictions
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.
fs.usda.govSources checked August 2026Something wrong here?