Silver Lakes (FR 260) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Silver Lakes (FR 260) in CO

Rio Grande NF, Conejos Peak Ranger District
8,760 ft
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A 12.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Conejos County, CO. The road serves Alamosa Trailhead.

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

All 12 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (12 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 25 switchbacks.

Silver Mountain stands 3,696 ft above the site, 3.7 miles northwest. A river runs 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.0 miles off. The nearest town, Monte Vista, is 18 mi off.

September normals 40–69°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Neal (FR 250.8) in CODispersed Camping14.2miConejos Campground in COCampground15.6miSpectacle Lake Campground in COCampground15.8miFox CR (FR 101) in COForest Road Road16.4miOld Highway (FR 128) in CODispersed Camping18.0mi
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?