Duckett (FR 337) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Duckett (FR 337) in CO
A 6.4-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.
5.3 of the 6.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 6 of the 6.4 miles in are dirt. Climbs 1,600 ft over 6.4 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 25%. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 0.2, 1.2, 1.5 and 2.9 miles in.
Eagle Peak stands 4,432 ft above the site, 3.1 miles southwest. A body of water lies 0.6 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Salida, is 26 mi off.
September normals 38–70°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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