Archuleta Crk (FR 618) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Archuleta Crk (FR 618) in CO

San Juan NF, Pagosa Ranger District
6,689 ft
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A 3.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Archuleta County, CO. The road serves Chimney Rock. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to December 14.

San Juan National Forest, Pagosa Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 60 days.

All 3.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.3 miles).

Archuleta Creek runs 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. Chimney Rock stands 1,086 ft above the site, 1.9 miles northwest. The nearest town, Pagosa Springs, is 15 mi off.

September normals 44–78°F, 2.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Chimney Rock (FR 617) in CODispersed Camping1.4miDeep Canyon (FR 842) in CODispersed Camping2.1miDevil Crk (FR 627) in CODispersed Camping2.8miOld Highway 160 (FR 120) in CODispersed Camping2.8miUte Campground in COCampground2.9mi
Fire restrictions

Set by San Juan National Forest, Pagosa Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?