185.C1 (FR 185.C1) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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185.C1 (FR 185.C1) in CO

Pike and San Isabel NFs, Salida Ranger District
9,729 ft
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A 0.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Chaffee County, CO.

Pike and San Isabel National Forests, Salida Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days. Camp at least 100 ft from water.

All 0.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.8 miles). Climbs 420 ft over 0.8 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 25%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. The nearest town, Buena Vista, is 12 mi off.

September normals 38–65°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Four-Wing (BLM BLM 5234) in COForest Road Road49.3miWinterfat (BLM BLM 5231) in COForest Road Road49.4miNorth Tracy (BLM TR6065) in COForest Road Road49.4miNorth Tracy (BLM TR6064) in COForest Road Road50.4miSan Isabel CR (FR 957) in CODispersed Camping50.6mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Pike and San Isabel National Forests, Salida Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?