Stoner Mesa (FR 686) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Stoner Mesa (FR 686) in CO

San Juan NF, Mancos/Dolores Ranger District
7,997 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 10.4-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Dolores County, CO. The road serves Pease Point.

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

1.9 of the 10.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 1.9 miles of dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Deer Creek runs 0.1 mi off. Nipple Mountain stands 1,760 ft above the site, 2.1 miles west. The nearest town, Mancos, is 25 mi off.

September normals 42–70°F, 2.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
West Mancos (FR 561) in COForest Road Road20.3miMancos State Park - West in COCampground20.6miMancos State Park - Main in COCampground21.4miWeber Rsvr Inlet Canal (FR 214) in CODispersed Camping21.5miHorse Crk (FR 325) in CODispersed Camping22.2mi
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?