Willow Ridge (FR 237.1) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Willow Ridge (FR 237.1) in CO

Rio Grande NF, Conejos Peak Ranger District
9,554 ft
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A 0.2-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 0.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.2 miles). Climbs 90 ft over 0.2 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 16%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.0 miles off. A river runs 1.1 mi off. Silver Mountain stands 2,902 ft above the site, 5.7 miles northwest. The nearest town, Monte Vista, is 16 mi off.

September normals 37–66°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
North Vicente (BLM BLM 5063) in COForest Road Road13.7miNeal (FR 250.8) in CODispersed Camping15.1miConejos Campground in COCampground16.4miSpectacle Lake Campground in COCampground16.6miFox CR (FR 101) in COForest Road Road16.6mi
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?