Bartlett (FR 427) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Bartlett (FR 427) in CO
A 1.9-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Huerfano County, CO. The road serves Bartlett Trail.
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 1.9 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Mostly gravel, with 0.3 miles of dirt. Climbs 700 ft over 1.9 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 13%. Winds through 7 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Greenhorn Mountain stands 5,040 ft above the site, 3.7 miles west. Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 3.0 miles off. A reservoir lies 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Colorado City, is 6.4 mi off.
September normals 46–72°F, 2.1″ 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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