Nl Vacation (FR 571) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Nl Vacation (FR 571) in CO

San Juan NF, Columbine Ranger District
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A 0.9-mile stretch of dirt 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 0.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.9 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Parrott Peak stands 3,115 ft above the site, 1.7 miles northwest. La Plata River runs 0.1 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. The nearest town, Mancos, is 12 mi off.

September normals 4566°F, 3.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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?