Vallecito (FR 603) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Vallecito (FR 603) in CO

San Juan NF, Columbine Ranger District
7,613 ft
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A 4.2-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in La Plata County, CO. 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.

3.3 of the 4.2 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. 3.3 of the 4.2 miles in are gravel.

Pine River runs 0.1 mi off. West Mountain stands 3,972 ft above the site, 4.9 miles north. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Bayfield, is 10 mi off.

September normals 42–73°F, 3.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Beaver Meadows (FR 135) in COForest Road Road5.2miBeaver Creek Camp 1 in COCampground7.7miNorth Sauls Crk (FR 131) in CODispersed Camping8.6miRed Crk (FR 599) in CODispersed Camping9.0miLange Canyon (FR 132) in CODispersed Camping9.6mi
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?