Cat CR (FR 271) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Cat CR (FR 271) in CO

Rio Grande NF, Conejos Peak Ranger District
9,254 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 13.2-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Conejos County, CO. The road serves Conejos Peak. The road is open seasonally, May 17 to February 29.

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

5.8 of the 13.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 5.8 miles of dirt. Climbs 3,300 ft over 13.2 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 34%. Winds through 12 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Lion Point stands 1,837 ft above the site, 1.7 miles north. The nearest town, Monte Vista, is 14 mi off.

September normals 40–66°F, 2.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
North Vicente (BLM BLM 5063) in COForest Road Road15.9miNeal (FR 250.8) in CODispersed Camping17.5miConejos Campground in COCampground18.8miSpectacle Lake Campground in COCampground19.0miFox CR (FR 101) in COForest Road Road19.0mi
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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?