North Sauls Crk (FR 131) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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North Sauls Crk (FR 131) in CO

San Juan NF, Columbine Ranger District
7,355 ft
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A 2.2-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in La Plata County, CO. The road serves Severn Peak. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to November 30.

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

0.9 of the 2.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (2.2 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. Sauls Creek runs 0.4 mi off. Indian Mountain stands 3,118 ft above the site, 7.7 miles north. The nearest town, Bayfield, is 4.7 mi off.

September normals 42–74°F, 2.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Lange Canyon (FR 132) in CODispersed Camping1.8miCrowbar Crk (FR 755) in CODispersed Camping2.1miFender (FR 755.A1) in CODispersed Camping2.1miSauls Crk (cr 527) (FR 608) in CODispersed Camping2.3miBc Rich (FR 755.A4) in CODispersed Camping2.4mi
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?