Old Timers Cg (FR 701) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Old Timers Cg (FR 701) in CO

San Juan NF, Columbine Ranger District
7,677 ft
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No overnight camping

San Juan National Forest, Columbine Ranger District prohibits overnight stays here (Old Timers Day Use Area (Vallecito Reservoir)).

A 0.3-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in La Plata County, CO. The road is open seasonally, May 15 to September 15.

All 0.3 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (0.3 miles). Climbs 0 ft over 0.3 miles -- sustained grades near 14%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

The Vallecito Reservoir shoreline is 0.1 mi off. Grassy Mountain stands 2,601 ft above the site, 3.6 miles east. The nearest town, Bayfield, is 10 mi off.

September normals 4372°F, 3.6″ 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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?