East Indian Creek (FR 421) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
East Indian Creek (FR 421) in CO
A 7.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Huerfano County, CO.
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.
6.8 of the 7.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 7.1 of the 7.5 miles in are dirt. Climbs 1,700 ft over 7.5 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 31%. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 0, 0.4, 2.2, 6, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4 and 6.6 miles in.
Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.7 miles off. A lake lies 0.1 mi off. Harrison Peak stands 2,225 ft above the site, 4.6 miles south. The nearest town, Walsenburg, is 24 mi off.
September normals 41–67°F, 1.5″ 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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