Three Forks (FR 247) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Three Forks (FR 247) in CO

Rio Grande NF, Conejos Peak Ranger District
10,257 ft
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Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 10.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Conejos County, CO. The road serves Forest King 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.

All 10.7 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. 6.4 of the 10.7 miles in are dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~190 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Conejos Peak stands 2,908 ft above the site, 2.8 miles south. The Platoro Reservoir shoreline is 0.2 mi off. The nearest town, Pagosa Springs, is 25 mi off.

September normals 38–63°F, 2.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Conejos Campground in COCampground13.4miSpectacle Lake Campground in COCampground13.8miFox CR (FR 101) in COForest Road Road16.8miElk CR Pit (FR 128.5) in CODispersed Camping18.3miElk CR Cg (FR 128.4) in CODispersed Camping18.4mi
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?