Flat Iron (FR 519) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Flat Iron (FR 519) in CO

San Juan NF, Mancos/Dolores Ranger District
8,301 ft
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A 10.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Dolores County, CO. The road serves Flatiron Reservoir. The road is open seasonally, May 2 to November 30.

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

6.8 of the 10.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 6.8 of the 10.1 miles in are dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length.

Abbot Reservoir lies 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Cortez, is 24 mi off.

September normals 42–69°F, 2.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Mcphee Overlook (FR 272) in CODispersed Camping13.8miMcphee Cg B (FR 273) in CODispersed Camping13.8miMcphee Recreation Complex in COCampground13.8miMcphee Marina (FR 271) in CODispersed Camping14.0miMcPhee Campground in COCampground14.0mi
Fire restrictions

Set by San Juan National Forest, Mancos/Dolores 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?