Jim CR (FR 248) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Jim CR (FR 248) in CO

Rio Grande NF, Conejos Peak Ranger District
9,941 ft
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A 1.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Conejos County, CO.

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

All 1.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.6 miles). Climbs 470 ft over 1.6 miles -- sustained grades near 12%.

Secluded here -- no through road within 3.7 miles. A body of water lies 0.9 mi off. Willow Mountain stands 1,958 ft above the site, 4.1 miles northwest. The nearest town, Monte Vista, is 25 mi off.

September normals 38–64°F, 2.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Neal (FR 250.8) in CODispersed Camping6.4miConejos Campground in COCampground7.7miSpectacle Lake Campground in COCampground7.9miFox CR (FR 101) in COForest Road Road8.4miOld Highway (FR 128) in CODispersed Camping10.1mi
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?