Devil MTN (FR 626) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Devil MTN (FR 626) in CO

San Juan NF, Pagosa Ranger District
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An 11.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Archuleta County, CO. 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 11.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (11.7 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 10 switchbacks.

Chimney Rock stands 1,236 ft above the site, 1.1 miles southeast. Devil Creek runs 0.1 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. The nearest town, Bayfield, is 16 mi off.

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

Nearby Spots
Devil Crk (FR 627) in CODispersed Camping1.0miOld Highway 160 (FR 120) in CODispersed Camping1.1miLower Piedra (FR 621) in CODispersed Camping2.2miChimney Rock (FR 617) in CODispersed Camping2.3miUte Campground in COCampground2.4mi
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?