Missionary Ridge (FR 682) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access in Colorado
Missionary Ridge (FR 682) in CO
Road corridorSan Juan NF, Columbine Ranger District
13 mi from Durango
Maps 7,226 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 6/1–11/30Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · then move 3 mi · no more than 28 days within any continuous 60-day period; also 14 consecutive days · then move 3 mi · No more than 28 days in any 60-day period
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Road Access
Difficult
- 19 of this road’s 42.1 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 19 miles of dirt.
- Estimated climb: 7,900 ft over 42.1 miles through 44 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 18%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~190 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
12 known camp spots along this road, between mile 0.3 and mile 28.5: reported by travellers.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Missionary Ridge stands 3,316 ft above the map pin, 3.3 miles east.
- Coon Creek runs 0.4 mi off.
Climate averages
September normals 43–72°F, 2.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.