Bancos (FR 249) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Bancos (FR 249) in CO

Rio Grande NF, Conejos Peak Ranger District
9,881 ft
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A 10.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Conejos County, CO.

Rio Grande National Forest, Conejos Peak Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 10.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (10.1 miles). Climbs 1,300 ft over 10.1 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 18%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 4 switchbacks.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. A body of water lies 0.4 mi off. Black Mountain stands 1,318 ft above the site, 2.6 miles south. The nearest town, Sanford, is 28 mi off.

September normals 39–64°F, 2.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Conejos Campground in COCampground3.3miSpectacle Lake Campground in COCampground3.4miFox CR (FR 101) in COForest Road Road4.6miElk CR Pit (FR 128.5) in CODispersed Camping6.4miOld Highway (FR 128) in CODispersed Camping6.4mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Rio Grande National Forest, Conejos Peak 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?