Willow Divide (FR 727) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Willow Divide (FR 727) in CO

San Juan NF, Mancos/Dolores Ranger District
9,682 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 13.0-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 13 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (13 miles). Climbs 920 ft over 13 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 17%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 15 switchbacks. Water crossings 2.9 and 3.9 miles in.

Dolores Peak stands 3,608 ft above the site, 3.2 miles north. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. Cold Creek runs 0.8 mi off. The nearest town, Mountain Village, is 17 mi off.

September normals 35–63°F, 2.6″ 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?