Willow Creek (FR 172) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Willow Creek (FR 172) in CO
A 1.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Fremont County, CO. The road serves Bull Hill.
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 1.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.9 miles). Climbs 60 ft over 1.9 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 17%.
A body of water lies 0.3 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. Bull Hill stands 788 ft above the site, 1.3 miles south. The nearest town, Salida, is 11 mi off.
September normals 38–67°F, 1.2″ 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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