Hermosa Park (FR 578) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Hermosa Park (FR 578) in CO

San Juan NF, Mancos/Dolores Ranger District
9,934 ft
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A 9.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in La Plata County, CO.

San Juan National Forest, Mancos/Dolores Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

6.7 of the 9.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 6 of the 9.4 miles in are dirt. Climbs 4,100 ft over 9.4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 20%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 33 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Flattop Mountain stands 2,172 ft above the site, 1.3 miles east. Barlow Creek runs 0.1 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Mountain Village, is 15 mi off.

September normals 34–63°F, 2.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by San Juan National Forest, Mancos/Dolores 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?