Sowback (FR 241) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Sowback (FR 241) in CO

San Juan NF, Mancos/Dolores Ranger District
7,874 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
VerizonUNMEASURED
AT&TNONE
T-MobileUNMEASURED
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A 9.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Dolores County, CO. The road is open seasonally, May 2 to November 30.

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

All 9.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (9.1 miles). Climbs 880 ft over 9.1 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 19%. Winds through 5 switchbacks.

Black Snag Spring lies 0.2 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. Glade Mountain stands 1,297 ft above the site, 3.6 miles southeast. The nearest town, Cortez, is 32 mi off.

September normals 45–71°F, 2.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Mcphee Recreation Complex in COCampground22.2miMcphee Overlook (FR 272) in CODispersed Camping22.2miMcphee Cg B (FR 273) in CODispersed Camping22.2miMcPhee Campground in COCampground22.4miMcphee Marina (FR 271) in CODispersed Camping22.4mi
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?