Johnny Bull Th (FR 539) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Johnny Bull Th (FR 539) in CO

San Juan NF, Mancos/Dolores Ranger District
8,543 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Dolores County, CO.

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

All 0.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.2 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Willow Divide stands 1,865 ft above the site, 1.0 miles northwest. West Dolores River runs 0.1 mi off. The nearest town, Mountain Village, is 21 mi off.

September normals 38–69°F, 2.4″ 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?