Blanco Basin C (FR 657) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Blanco Basin C (FR 657) in CO

San Juan NF, Pagosa Ranger District
8,167 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Archuleta County, CO. The road serves Squaretop Mountain. 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 0.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.5 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Squaretop Mountain stands 3,600 ft above the site, 2.4 miles northwest. Rio Blanco runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Pagosa Springs, is 14 mi off.

September normals 44–69°F, 2.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Bear Basin A (FR 609) in CODispersed Camping6.7miBlanco River Group Campground in COCampground8.9miBlanco River Cg (FR 709) in CODispersed Camping9.2miBig Branch (FR 664) in COForest Road Road9.6miBlanco River (FR 656) in CODispersed Camping10.7mi
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?