#Boondocking colorado free#

There are still more campsites further up, but suitable for cars, vans, and 4WD trucks. If you were to go further up County Road 250, the road gets more steep. You may find some really nice campsites by just taking the time to look around. Once into the “main area” you might want to pick out a space off the road, unhitch your trailer or toad, and then scope out the entire area. I was able to tow our 28 foot trailer with a 2WD pickup truck up those grades just fine. A couple of turns are rocky, and there are couple of more steep upgrades, yet they are still accessible to just about any vehicle. The road turns to dirt and gravel, and it gets rather washboarded and bumpy. You’re also close to the Arkansas River if you’re into kayaking, rafting, or fishing.Ĭounty Road 250 branches off of US-50 about a couple miles west of Poncha Springs, and takes you into the foothills of Mt.

#Boondocking colorado free#

Only 5 miles into Poncha Springs, and only 8 miles into downtown Salida, you get two weeks of free BLM camping and close proximity to one of the more popular tourist destinations in Colorado. Yet, there’s still not a bad place to camp here.Īs far as free camping near Salida, CO goes, this area is probably your best bet, and the closest to town. Some sites have lots of shade, but expect these sites to be occupied as they are highly sought-after. Beautiful views of snow-capped peaks and lots of pinyon pine to help create that “foresty” scent.