Black MTN (FR 514.1) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Black MTN (FR 514.1) in CO

Rio Grande NF, Divide Ranger District
11,357 ft
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A 1.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Hinsdale County, CO. The road serves Black Mountain.

Rio Grande National Forest, Divide Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days. Camp at least 150 ft from water.

All 1.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.1 miles). Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Secluded here -- no through road within 3.7 miles. Black Mountain stands 504 ft above the site, 0.8 miles east. Black Mountain Lake lies 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Ouray, is 27 mi off.

September normals 29–58°F, 2.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Piedra Camp 2 in COCampground37.4miPiedra Camp 3 in COCampground37.4miPiedra Camp 1 in COCampground37.4miBeaver Creek Camp 1 in COCampground40.1miTurkey Springs (FR 629) in COForest Road Road40.2mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Rio Grande National Forest, Divide Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?