East Animas (FR 250) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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East Animas (FR 250) in CO

San Juan NF, Columbine Ranger District
6,611 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A stretch of gravel National Forest road in La Plata County, CO.

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

All 0 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (0 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Baldy Mountain stands 3,250 ft above the site, 3.0 miles east. A canal runs 0.1 mi off. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Durango, is 7.4 mi off.

September normals 52–77°F, 2.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Alpen Rose RV Park in COCampground1.5miBaldy MTN (FR 071) in CODispersed Camping3.0miJunction Creek Campground in COCampground4.7miRed Crk (FR 599) in CODispersed Camping5.9miHTR Durango Campground in COCampground7.8mi
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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?