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Southern Rado
CO
Southern Colorado — the climate flip from plains to mountains. High desert + foothills; dispersed camping opens up here.
🛏️ Where to sleep
- BLM / National Forest dispersed — Free camping on public land — confirm the exact spot + fire restrictions
⛽ Fuel
- I-25 corridor towns — Fuel before heading off-pavement
🚐 Van logistics
- 💧 Water: Fill in the last town — desert ahead
📝 Starter dossier — Shotgun pins the exact camp + crag specifics as the area firms up.