Sponsel Rsvr (FR 317) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Sponsel Rsvr (FR 317) in CO

San Juan NF, Mancos/Dolores Ranger District
8,455 ft
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A 0.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in La Plata County, CO. The road serves Valley View Spring. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to November 30.

San Juan National Forest, Mancos/Dolores Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

All 0.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.9 miles). Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

The Sponsel Reservoir shoreline is 0.3 mi off. Caviness Mountain stands 1,806 ft above the site, 2.3 miles east. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Mancos, is 5.8 mi off.

September normals 41–70°F, 2.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Railroad Grade (FR 568) in COForest Road Road1.1miTarget Tree Campground in COCampground1.2miRed Arrow D (FR 567) in CODispersed Camping1.5miMadden Peak (FR 316) in CODispersed Camping2.0miHorse Crk (FR 325) in CODispersed Camping2.2mi
Fire restrictions

Set by San Juan National Forest, Mancos/Dolores 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?