Jackson MTN (FR 037) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Jackson MTN (FR 037) in CO

San Juan NF, Pagosa Ranger District
7,985 ft
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A 6.2-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Archuleta County, CO. The road serves Jackson 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.

1.7 of the 6.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 1.7 miles of dirt. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Saddle Mountain stands 4,044 ft above the site, 5.9 miles north. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Turkey Creek runs 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Pagosa Springs, is 7.7 mi off.

September normals 38–70°F, 2.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Blue Crk (FR 012) in CODispersed Camping11.9miBear Basin A (FR 609) in CODispersed Camping12.6miEight Mile (FR 651) in COForest Road Road13.5miBlanco River Group Campground in COCampground14.9miBlanco River (FR 656) in CODispersed Camping14.9mi
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?