Balman Resv Pg (FR 301) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Balman Resv Pg (FR 301) in CO
A 0.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Custer County, CO. The road serves Balman Dam.
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 0.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.2 miles). Climbs 0 ft over 0.2 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 18%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Eagle Peak stands 3,708 ft above the site, 2.9 miles southwest. Balman Reservoir lies 0.1 mi off. The nearest town, Salida, is 25 mi off.
September normals 37–67°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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