Muddy Creek (FR 412) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Muddy Creek (FR 412) in CO
A 5.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Huerfano County, CO. The road serves Carbon Hill.
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 5.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.7 miles). Winds through 8 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 1.1, 2.1, 2.4, 2.7 and 3.6 miles in.
Huckleberry Mountain stands 1,410 ft above the site, 1.2 miles southwest. A body of water lies 0.2 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.7 miles off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Colorado City, is 33 mi off.
September normals 37–65°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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