Horse Gulch (FR 423) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Horse Gulch (FR 423) in CO

San Juan NF, Mancos/Dolores Ranger District
9,013 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Dolores County, CO. The road serves National Forest Information.

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

All 0.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.6 miles). Climbs 340 ft over 0.6 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 19%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.

Sandstone Mountain stands 1,447 ft above the site, 0.3 miles northwest. Dolores River runs 0.1 mi off. The nearest town, Mountain Village, is 18 mi off.

September normals 38–68°F, 2.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?