Laughlin Crk (FR 738) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Laughlin Crk (FR 738) in CO

San Juan NF, Pagosa Ranger District
7,849 ft
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A 5.7-mile stretch of dirt 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.

All 5.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.7 miles). Winds through 8 switchbacks.

Saddle Mountain stands 4,180 ft above the site, 6.4 miles north. San Juan River runs 0.8 mi off. The nearest town, Pagosa Springs, is 7.4 mi off.

September normals 39–71°F, 2.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Blue Crk (FR 012) in CODispersed Camping11.3miBear Basin A (FR 609) in CODispersed Camping12.1miEight Mile (FR 651) in COForest Road Road13.0miBlanco River Group Campground in COCampground14.4miBlanco River (FR 656) in CODispersed Camping14.4mi
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?