Poison Park (FR 644) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Poison Park (FR 644) in CO

San Juan NF, Pagosa Ranger District
9,124 ft
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A 3.1-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Hinsdale County, CO. The road serves Poison Park Trailhead. The road is open seasonally, May 15 to December 14.

San Juan National Forest, Pagosa Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 60 days.

All 3.1 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (3.1 miles). Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Cattle guards 0.5 and 0.6 miles in.

Cimarrona Peak stands 3,414 ft above the site, 3.5 miles northeast. Weminuche Creek runs 1.0 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Pagosa Springs, is 22 mi off.

September normals 33–67°F, 2.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Chris MTN (FR 681) in COForest Road Road19.4miLower Piedra in COCampground20.6miFirst Fork (FR 622) in COForest Road Road21.1miLower Piedra (FR 621) in CODispersed Camping21.7miFirst Notch (FR 620) in COForest Road Road21.8mi
Fire restrictions

Set by San Juan National Forest, Pagosa 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?