Eddy Creek (FR 274) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Eddy Creek (FR 274) in CO
A 3.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Chaffee County, CO. The road serves Chalk Cliffs.
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.
2.8 of the 3.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.6 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Water crossings 0, 0.2, 0.7 and 0.8 miles in.
Mount Antero stands 5,409 ft above the site, 4.3 miles southwest. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. A canal runs 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Buena Vista, is 8.9 mi off.
September normals 40–68°F, 1.2″ 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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