Rito Gato (FR 245) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Rito Gato (FR 245) in CO
Road corridorRio Grande NF, Conejos Peak Ranger District
25 mi from Pagosa Springs
Maps 10,257 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 6/1–2/29Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access
Rough
- All 4.1 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, gravel the whole way.
- Near Klondike Mountain.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
- Winds through 3 switchbacks.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Conejos Peak stands 2,908 ft above the map pin, 2.8 miles south.
- The Platoro Reservoir shoreline is 0.2 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 29–53°F, 2.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.