Alta (FR 333) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Alta (FR 333) in CO
A 0.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Custer County, CO. The road serves Rito Alta Mine.
Pike and San Isabel National Forests, San Carlos Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days. Camp at least 100 ft from water.
All 0.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.6 miles). Climbs 420 ft over 0.6 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 23%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. A water crossing 0.2 miles in.
Eagle Peak stands 4,307 ft above the site, 3.0 miles west. A body of water lies 0.8 mi off. The nearest town, Salida, is 27 mi off.
September normals 37–69°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Pike and San Isabel National Forests, San Carlos Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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