Babcock Hole (FR 388) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Babcock Hole (FR 388) in CO
A 1.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Custer County, CO. The road serves Colorado Zinc Company 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.
1.4 of the 1.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.8 miles). Climbs 320 ft over 1.8 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 19%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Mock Hill stands 3,294 ft above the site, 2.8 miles west. Hardscrabble Creek runs 0.1 mi off. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. The nearest town, Florence, is 13 mi off.
September normals 47–75°F, 1.4″ 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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