Relay Station (FR 743) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Relay Station (FR 743) in CO

San Juan NF, Columbine Ranger District
7,747 ft
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Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 2.1-mile stretch of gravel 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 2.1 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (2.1 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Hayden Creek runs 0.1 mi off. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Baldy Mountain stands 2,368 ft above the site, 6.2 miles north. The nearest town, Bayfield, is 8.2 mi off.

September normals 45–73°F, 3.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Lange Canyon (FR 132) in CODispersed Camping2.0miWagon Gulch (FR 924) in CODispersed Camping2.0miBeaver Creek Camp 1 in COCampground3.1miFossett Gulch (FR 613) in COForest Road Road3.4miNorth Sauls Crk (FR 131) in CODispersed Camping3.8mi
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?