Deep Canyon (FR 842) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Deep Canyon (FR 842) in CO

San Juan NF, Pagosa Ranger District
6,481 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 1.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Archuleta County, CO. The road serves kiva. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to December 14.

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

All 1.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.7 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Stollsteimer Creek runs 0.1 mi off. Chimney Rock stands 1,294 ft above the site, 2.3 miles north. The nearest town, Bayfield, is 16 mi off.

September normals 45–78°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Cemetery (FR 843) in CODispersed Camping0.9miChimney Rock (FR 617) in CODispersed Camping1.0miArchuleta Crk (FR 618) in CODispersed Camping2.1miDevil MTN (FR 626) in COForest Road Road3.0miSouth Turkey Crk (FR 615.A1) in CODispersed Camping3.0mi
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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?