Porcupine Gulch (FR 541) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Porcupine Gulch (FR 541) in CO

Rio Grande NF, Divide Ranger District
10,219 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Hinsdale County, CO. The road serves North Clear Creek Falls.

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 0.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.6 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Black Mountain stands 1,642 ft above the site, 2.9 miles west. A body of water lies 0.5 mi off. The nearest town, Ouray, is 30 mi off.

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

Nearby Spots
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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?