Silver Creek (FR 201) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Silver Creek (FR 201) in CO
A 10.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Saguache County, CO.
Pike and San Isabel National Forests, Salida Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days. Camp at least 100 ft from water.
All 10.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 8.9 of the 10.7 miles in are dirt. Climbs 3,100 ft over 10.7 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 26%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-ends 0.1 miles in -- mapped turnaround at the end. A water crossing 1.3 miles in.
Mount Ouray stands 5,157 ft above the site, 5.4 miles west. A body of water lies 0.3 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.0 miles off. The nearest town, Salida, is 11 mi off.
September normals 42–69°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Pike and San Isabel National Forests, Salida Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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