Hancock (FR 295) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Hancock (FR 295) in CO
Pike and San Isabel National Forests, Salida Ranger District allows overnight stays only at the designated sites here (Chalk Creek Drainage).
A 13.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Chaffee County, CO. The road is open seasonally, May 16 to February 29.
7.4 of the 13 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (13 miles). Climbs 4,500 ft over 13 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 34%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 0.8, 5.5 and 10.2 miles in.
Pomeroy Mountain stands 2,102 ft above the site, 1.4 miles southeast. Chalk Creek runs 0.1 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Buena Vista, is 18 mi off.
September normals 34–58°F, 1.9″ 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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