Valle Seco (FR 653) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Valle Seco (FR 653) in CO

San Juan NF, Pagosa Ranger District
7,364 ft
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A 10.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Archuleta County, CO. The road serves Klutter Mountain. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to November 30.

San Juan National Forest, Pagosa Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 60 days.

All 10.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (10.8 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Private here -- the nearest through road is 2.1 miles off. Klutter Mountain stands 1,353 ft above the site, 2.3 miles southeast. The nearest town, Pagosa Springs, is 11 mi off.

September normals 43–74°F, 2.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Archuleta Canyon (FR 008) in CODispersed Camping1.6miBlanco River (FR 656) in CODispersed Camping2.7miKenney Flats (FR 006) in COForest Road Road2.8miEight Mile (FR 651) in COForest Road Road4.1miBlanco River Cg (FR 709) in CODispersed Camping4.6mi
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?