Burnett (FR 422) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

A 6.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Dolores County, CO. The road serves Louis M Jones Memorial Park.

San Juan National Forest, Mancos/Dolores Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

All 6.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6.7 miles). Climbs 3,400 ft over 6.7 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 22%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 17 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Dolores Mountain stands 3,161 ft above the site, 1.8 miles east. Dolores River runs 0.2 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Mountain Village, is 20 mi off.