Iron Spring (FR 2117) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Iron Spring (FR 2117) in CO

Pike and San Isabel NFs, Comanche Ranger District
4,746 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A stretch of dirt National Forest road in Otero County, CO. The road serves Merker Hills.

Pike and San Isabel National Forests, Comanche Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days. Camp at least 100 ft from water.

All 0 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Iron Springs lies 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. The nearest town, Rocky Ford, is 27 mi off.

September normals 5083°F, 0.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Fire restrictions

Set by Pike and San Isabel National Forests, Comanche Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?