Elk CR Pit (FR 128.5) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Elk CR Pit (FR 128.5) in CO

Rio Grande NF, Conejos Peak Ranger District
8,684 ft
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A 0.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Conejos County, CO. The road serves Elk Creek Trailhead.

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

All 0.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.2 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

McIntyre Peak stands 1,849 ft above the site, 1.1 miles southeast. Conejos River runs 0.3 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 CR Cg (FR 128.4) in CODispersed Camping0.2miElk Creek Campground (rio Grande Nf) in COCampground0.2miElk CR Cg (FR 128.3) in CODispersed Camping0.2miOld Highway (FR 128) 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?