Trail Ridge (FR 639) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Trail Ridge (FR 639) in CO

San Juan NF, Pagosa Ranger District
8,394 ft
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A 6.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Archuleta County, CO. The road serves Sally Overlook. 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.

4.4 of the 6.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 4.4 of the 6.8 miles in are dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Toner Mountain stands 4,081 ft above the site, 7.4 miles northeast. Williams Creek runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Pagosa Springs, is 15 mi off.

September normals 37–71°F, 2.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
First Fork (FR 622) in COForest Road Road15.7miUte Campground in COCampground15.7miLower Piedra (FR 621) in CODispersed Camping16.2miOld Highway 160 (FR 120) in CODispersed Camping16.2miDevil Crk (FR 627) in CODispersed Camping16.4mi
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?