Crowbar Crk (FR 755) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Crowbar Crk (FR 755) in CO

San Juan NF, Columbine Ranger District
7,066 ft
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A 3.6-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in La Plata County, CO. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to November 30.

San Juan National Forest, Columbine Ranger District allows dispersed camping here. Camp at least 100 ft from water.

2.1 of the 3.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 1.3 miles of dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A locked gate 1.6 miles in, signed private. A water crossing 2.1 miles in.

A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. Sauls Creek runs 0.6 mi off. Indian Mountain stands 3,407 ft above the site, 9.7 miles north. The nearest town, Bayfield, is 3.3 mi off.

September normals 43–75°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Fender (FR 755.A1) in CODispersed Camping0.1miBc Rich (FR 755.A4) in CODispersed Camping0.3miJackson (FR 755.A2) in CODispersed Camping0.7miSauls Crk (cr 527) (FR 608) in CODispersed Camping1.0miNorth Sauls Crk (FR 131) in CODispersed Camping2.1mi
Fire restrictions

Set by San Juan National Forest, Columbine 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?