Withers Canyon (FR 2185) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Withers Canyon (FR 2185) in CO
An 11.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Otero County, CO. The road serves Withers Canyon Trailhead.
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.
8.3 of the 11.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 8.3 of the 11.6 miles in are dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Gates 0.4, 1.3 and 2.9 miles in. A cattle guard 6.9 miles in.
A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, La Junta, is 23 mi off.
September normals 50–83°F, 0.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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.
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