East Fourmile (FR 272) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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East Fourmile (FR 272) in CO

Pike and San Isabel NFs, Salida Ranger District
9,168 ft
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A 4.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Chaffee County, CO. The road serves Wagon Loop Trail.

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 4.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.2 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 3 switchbacks.

Jones Peak stands 4,424 ft above the site, 3.3 miles west. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. The nearest town, Salida, is 12 mi off.

September normals 39–68°F, 1.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Winterfat (BLM BLM 5231) in COForest Road Road41.5miNorth Tracy (BLM TR6064) in COForest Road Road42.0miSouth Tracy Canyon (BLM BLM 5236) in CODispersed Camping42.2miSouth Tracy (FR 704) in CODispersed Camping42.2miBLM TR6100, San Luis Valley in CODispersed Camping42.5mi
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?