Big Branch (FR 664) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Big Branch (FR 664) in CO

San Juan NF, Pagosa Ranger District
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A 7.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Archuleta County, CO. The road is open seasonally, May 15 to December 14.

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

All 7.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (7.8 miles). Climbs 770 ft over 7.8 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 18%.

V Mountain stands 2,081 ft above the site, 2.6 miles northeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. Coyote Creek runs 0.5 mi off. The nearest town, Dulce, is 15 mi off.

September normals 38–69°F, 2.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Buckles Lake (FR 663) in COForest Road Road2.3miBlanco River Cg (FR 709) in CODispersed Camping4.4miBlanco River Group Campground in COCampground4.4miKenney Flats (FR 006) in COForest Road Road5.3miBear Basin A (FR 609) in CODispersed Camping6.0mi
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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?