Kerr Lake (FR 257) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Kerr Lake (FR 257) in CO
A 5.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Conejos County, CO. The road serves Telluride Mountain. The road is open seasonally, June 1 to February 29.
Rio Grande National Forest, Conejos Peak Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
3 of the 5.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 3 of the 5.3 miles in are dirt. Climbs 1,200 ft over 5.3 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 22%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Klondike Mountain stands 1,050 ft above the site, 1.4 miles west. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. Mix Lake lies 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Del Norte, is 25 mi off.
September normals 36–63°F, 2.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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