Big Lake (FR 259) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Big Lake (FR 259) in CO

Rio Grande NF, Conejos Peak Ranger District
10,101 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Conejos County, CO. The road serves Alamosa Trailhead.

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

All 0.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.6 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

A body of water lies 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 2.0 miles off. Red Mountain stands 1,909 ft above the site, 3.5 miles west. The nearest town, Monte Vista, is 20 mi off.

September normals 37–63°F, 2.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Neal (FR 250.8) in CODispersed Camping11.7miConejos Campground in COCampground13.0miSpectacle Lake Campground in COCampground13.2miFox CR (FR 101) in COForest Road Road13.7miOld Highway (FR 128) in CODispersed Camping15.4mi
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?