South Turkey Crk (FR 615.A1) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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South Turkey Crk (FR 615.A1) in CO

San Juan NF, Columbine Ranger District
6,407 ft
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A 1.0-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 1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (1 miles). Climbs 290 ft over 1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 13%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. Sandoval Mesa stands 2,071 ft above the site, 3.7 miles southeast. Piedra River runs 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Bayfield, is 14 mi off.

September normals 45–78°F, 1.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Turkey Crk A (FR 615) in CODispersed Camping0.3miCemetery (FR 843) in CODispersed Camping2.3miDeep Canyon (FR 842) in CODispersed Camping3.0miChimney Rock (FR 617) in CODispersed Camping4.0miBull Crk (FR 841) in CODispersed Camping4.4mi
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?