Spruce Creek (FR 214) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Spruce Creek (FR 214) in CO
An 11.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Chaffee County, CO. The road is open seasonally, April 16 to November 30.
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 11.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (11.4 miles). Climbs 4,400 ft over 11.4 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 30%. Winds through 9 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A cattle guard 6.3 miles in. Gates 7.9 and 9.9 miles in.
A body of water lies 0.2 mi off. Mount Ouray stands 4,403 ft above the site, 4.7 miles southwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. The nearest town, Salida, is 9.9 mi off.
September normals 37–64°F, 1.5″ 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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