Baldwin Creek 4WD (FR 277) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Baldwin Creek 4WD (FR 277) in CO
A 5.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Chaffee County, CO. The road serves Boulder Mountain.
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 5.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.1 miles). Climbs 2,600 ft over 5.1 miles -- sustained grades near 22%, with pitches to 39%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side. Water crossings 2.2, 2.3, 2.7, 2.9, 3.1 and 4.8 miles in.
Boulder Mountain stands 4,093 ft above the site, 2.1 miles south. Chalk Creek runs 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.7 miles off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Buena Vista, is 12 mi off.
September normals 39–66°F, 1.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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