Burns Canyon (FR 649) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Burns Canyon (FR 649) in CO

San Juan NF, Pagosa Ranger District
7,330 ft
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An 8.9-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Archuleta County, CO. The road serves Newton Mesa. 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.

2.3 of the 8.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 2.3 miles of dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 3 switchbacks.

A river runs 0.1 mi off. Oakbrush Hill stands 1,294 ft above the site, 2.1 miles northeast. The nearest town, Pagosa Springs, is 8.7 mi off.

September normals 43–74°F, 2.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Eight Mile (FR 651) in COForest Road Road5.5miValle Seco (FR 653) in COForest Road Road8.3miArchuleta Canyon (FR 008) in CODispersed Camping9.5miArchuleta Crk (FR 618) in CODispersed Camping9.5miUte Campground in COCampground9.9mi
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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?