Badito (FR 438) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

A 5.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Huerfano County, CO. The road serves Badito Cone. The road is open seasonally, March 15 to November 15.

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 5.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.6 miles). Climbs 1,500 ft over 5.6 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 24%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 11 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Badito Cone stands 2,096 ft above the site, 2.6 miles northeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. The nearest town, Colorado City, is 17 mi off.