Blanco River Cg (FR 709) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Blanco River Cg (FR 709) in CO

San Juan NF, Pagosa Ranger District
7,244 ft
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Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 0.3-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Archuleta County, CO. The road serves Winter Hills. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to September 30.

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

All 0.3 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (0.3 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Rio Blanco runs 0.1 mi off. Chalk Mountains stands 4,766 ft above the site, 7.5 miles east. The nearest town, Pagosa Springs, is 12 mi off.

September normals 43–74°F, 2.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Blanco River Group Campground in COCampground0.2miBlanco River (FR 656) in CODispersed Camping2.0miBear Basin A (FR 609) in CODispersed Camping2.9miArchuleta Canyon (FR 008) in CODispersed Camping3.0miBlue Crk (FR 012) in CODispersed Camping3.2mi
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?