Black MTN Ranch (FR 542) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Black MTN Ranch (FR 542) in CO

Rio Grande NF, Divide Ranger District
10,290 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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AT&TWEAK
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A 0.4-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Hinsdale County, CO. The road serves North Clear Creek Falls. The road is open seasonally, May 16 to March 14.

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 0.4 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (0.4 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. A cattle guard 0.3 miles in.

A body of water lies 0.3 mi off. Black Mountain stands 1,571 ft above the site, 2.8 miles west. The nearest town, Ouray, is 30 mi off.

September normals 33–62°F, 2.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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?