Salt (FR 409) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Salt (FR 409) in CO
A 5.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Huerfano County, CO. 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 5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5 miles). Climbs 260 ft over 5 miles -- sustained grades near 24%, with pitches to 31%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.7 miles off. North Peak stands 2,184 ft above the site, 4.4 miles east. The nearest town, Colorado City, is 15 mi off.
September normals 38–64°F, 1.9″ 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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