Salt Creek (FR 435) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Salt Creek (FR 435) in CO
A 6.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Park County, CO. The road serves Buffalo Creek Dam. The road is open seasonally, June 16 to December 31.
Pike and San Isabel National Forests, South Park Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days. Camp at least 100 ft from water.
All 6.4 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Dirt the whole way in (6.4 miles). Climbs 1,300 ft over 6.4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 18%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate at the start of the road.
Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. East Buffalo Peak stands 4,245 ft above the site, 8.3 miles west. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Buena Vista, is 12 mi off.
September normals 37–68°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Pike and San Isabel National Forests, South Park Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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