Jacobs Posito (FR 253) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Jacobs Posito (FR 253) in CO

Rio Grande NF, Conejos Peak Ranger District
9,733 ft
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An 11.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Conejos County, CO. The road serves La Jara Dam.

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

All 11.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (11.7 miles). Climbs 1,500 ft over 11.7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 16%. Level ground alongside most of its length.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.2 miles off. A body of water lies 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Sanford, is 24 mi off.

September normals 38–64°F, 2.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
North Vicente (BLM BLM 5063) in COForest Road Road4.9miFox CR (FR 101) in COForest Road Road7.3miNeal (FR 250.8) in CODispersed Camping7.7miConejos Campground in COCampground8.5miSpectacle Lake Campground in COCampground8.5mi
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?