Blue Lakes (FR 422) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Blue Lakes (FR 422) in CO
Pike and San Isabel National Forests, San Carlos Ranger District allows overnight stays only at the designated sites here (Cuchara Creek Recreation Area).
A 10.0-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Huerfano County, CO. The road is open seasonally, May 15 to November 15.
4.2 of the 10 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 4.2 miles of dirt. Climbs 3,600 ft over 10 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 29%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 27 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 5.3 miles in.
Trinchera Peak stands 1,721 ft above the site, 0.8 miles southwest. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Wolf Lake lies 0.8 mi off. The nearest town, Walsenburg, is 31 mi off.
September normals 31–56°F, 2.8″ 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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