Lower Hermosa (cr 201) (FR 576) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Lower Hermosa (cr 201) (FR 576) in CO
A 2.5-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in La Plata County, CO. The road serves Jones Creek Trailhead. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to December 31.
San Juan National Forest, Columbine Ranger District allows dispersed camping here. Camp at least 100 ft from water.
All 2.5 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. 2.4 of the 2.5 miles in are gravel. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Hermosa Creek Trail runs 0.3 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Sliderock Mountain stands 3,071 ft above the site, 4.3 miles southwest. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. The nearest town, Durango, is 13 mi off.
September normals 47–71°F, 2.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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