Lange Canyon (FR 132) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Lange Canyon (FR 132) in CO

San Juan NF, Columbine Ranger District
7,549 ft
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A 2.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Archuleta County, CO. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to November 30.

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

All 2.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.7 miles). Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

The Hayden Reservoir Number 1 shoreline is 1.1 mi off. Indian Mountain stands 2,924 ft above the site, 7.5 miles north. The nearest town, Bayfield, is 6.3 mi off.

September normals 41–73°F, 2.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
North Sauls Crk (FR 131) in CODispersed Camping1.8miRelay Station (FR 743) in CODispersed Camping2.0miBeaver Creek Camp 1 in COCampground2.2miCrowbar Crk (FR 755) in CODispersed Camping3.2miFender (FR 755.A1) in CODispersed Camping3.2mi
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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?