Elk CR Cg (FR 128.4) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Elk CR Cg (FR 128.4) in CO

Rio Grande NF, Conejos Peak Ranger District
8,695 ft
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Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 0.1-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Conejos County, CO. The road serves Elk Creek Trailhead. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to October 31.

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

All 0.1 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (0.1 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

McIntyre Peak stands 1,838 ft above the site, 1.1 miles southeast. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. A body of water lies 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Sanford, is 27 mi off.

September normals 40–67°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Elk CR Cg (FR 128.2) in CODispersed Camping0.1miElk Creek Campground (rio Grande Nf) in COCampground0.1miElk CR Cg (FR 128.3) in CODispersed Camping0.1miElk CR Pit (FR 128.5) in CODispersed Camping0.2miElk CR Cg (FR 128.1) in CODispersed Camping0.6mi
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?