Fan Dike (FR 437) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

A 3.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Las Animas County, CO. The road serves Mount Maxwell.

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 3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3 miles). Climbs 2,100 ft over 3 miles -- sustained grades near 22%, with pitches to 27%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 20 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Mount Maxwell stands 1,882 ft above the site, 1.2 miles west. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. North Fork Of The Purgatoire River runs 1.2 mi off. The nearest town, Walsenburg, is 33 mi off.