Pine River (FR 602) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Pine River (FR 602) in CO

San Juan NF, Columbine Ranger District
7,757 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedEASY
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A 3.6-mile stretch of gravel 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 3.6 miles in are maintained for passenger-car comfort. Gravel the whole way in (3.6 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.

Los Pinos River runs 0.1 mi off. West Mountain stands 3,828 ft above the site, 4.7 miles northwest. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Bayfield, is 12 mi off.

September normals 43–72°F, 3.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Beaver Meadows (FR 135) in COForest Road Road4.9miBeaver Creek Camp 1 in COCampground8.1miNorth Sauls Crk (FR 131) in CODispersed Camping9.8miLange Canyon (FR 132) in CODispersed Camping10.3miRelay Station (FR 743) in CODispersed Camping10.9mi
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?