Meadow Divide (FR 402) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Meadow Divide (FR 402) in CO
A 12.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Huerfano County, CO. The road serves Prayer Pole. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to November 30.
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 12.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (12.9 miles). Climbs 740 ft over 12.9 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 21%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 8 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Cattle guards 3.9 and 12.1 miles in.
A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Deer Lick Creek runs 0.9 mi off. Saint Charles Peak stands 2,787 ft above the site, 7.4 miles northeast. The nearest town, Colorado City, is 20 mi off.
September normals 39–67°F, 1.3″ 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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