Turkey Creek (FR 637) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Turkey Creek (FR 637) in CO
A 5.4-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.
All 5.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.4 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 18 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. North Peak stands 3,779 ft above the site, 6.7 miles east. The nearest town, Colorado City, is 17 mi off.
September normals 42–70°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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