Wylie Gulch (FR 440) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Wylie Gulch (FR 440) in CO

Pike and San Isabel NFs, San Carlos Ranger District
8,216 ft
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A 10.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Huerfano County, CO. The road is open seasonally, April 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 10.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (10.4 miles). Winds through 19 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 2.6, 2.9 and 7.6 miles in.

Travellers have camped along here. North Peak stands 4,008 ft above the site, 10 miles east. The nearest town, Colorado City, is 21 mi off.

September normals 42–71°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

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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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?