Comanche (FR 145.0) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Comanche (FR 145.0) in CO
A 9.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Larimer County, CO. The road serves Beaver Falls. The road is open seasonally, June 15 to November 15.
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Canyon Lakes Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
8.9 of the 9.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (9.2 miles). Climbs 1,800 ft over 9.2 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 15%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 12 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate at the start of the road, signed private. Gates 2.2 and 3.4 miles in.
A body of water lies 0.3 mi off. Comanche Peak stands 3,294 ft above the site, 3.8 miles southwest. The nearest town, Estes Park, is 15 mi off.
September normals 38–64°F, 1.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Canyon Lakes Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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