Blue Crk (FR 012) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Blue Crk (FR 012) in CO

San Juan NF, Pagosa Ranger District
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A 5.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Archuleta County, CO. The road serves Bear 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 5.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.9 miles). Climbs 1,600 ft over 5.9 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 20%. Winds through 12 switchbacks.

Winter Hills stands 967 ft above the site, 1.4 miles south. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.9 miles off. Sheep Cabin Creek runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Pagosa Springs, is 9.1 mi off.

September normals 42–74°F, 2.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Bear Basin A (FR 609) in CODispersed Camping1.6miBlanco River Group Campground in COCampground3.1miBlanco River Cg (FR 709) in CODispersed Camping3.2miBlanco River (FR 656) in CODispersed Camping3.5miArchuleta Canyon (FR 008) in CODispersed Camping4.5mi
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?