Red Crk (FR 599) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Red Crk (FR 599) in CO

San Juan NF, Columbine Ranger District
7,751 ft
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A 0.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in La Plata County, CO. The road serves Little Baldy. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to December 31.

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

All 0.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.7 miles).

Red Creek runs 0.1 mi off. Baldy Mountain stands 2,110 ft above the site, 3.0 miles northwest. The nearest town, Durango, is 9.5 mi off.

September normals 46–71°F, 3.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Baldy MTN (FR 071) in CODispersed Camping3.4miAlpen Rose RV Park in COCampground6.6miMahan (BLM BLM 4171) in CODispersed Camping8.1miMahan (BLM BLM 4172) in CODispersed Camping8.2miMahan (BLM BLM 4176) in CODispersed Camping8.6mi
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?