First Notch (FR 620) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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First Notch (FR 620) in CO

San Juan NF, Columbine Ranger District
6,670 ft
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An 11.9-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Archuleta County, CO. The road serves Chimney Rock Farm. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to December 31.

San Juan National Forest, Columbine Ranger District allows dispersed camping here. Camp at least 100 ft from water.

4.7 of the 11.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 4.7 miles of dirt. Winds through 3 switchbacks.

Yellowjacket Creek runs 0.1 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Mule Mountain stands 2,257 ft above the site, 3.4 miles northeast. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. The nearest town, Bayfield, is 13 mi off.

September normals 48–78°F, 2.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Lower Piedra (FR 621) in CODispersed Camping0.7miFirst Fork (FR 622) in COForest Road Road1.0miLower Piedra in COCampground1.3miBull Crk (FR 841) in CODispersed Camping2.5miFossett Gulch (FR 613) in COForest Road Road2.8mi
Fire restrictions

Set by San Juan National Forest, Columbine 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?