Blue CR (FR 609) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Blue CR (FR 609) in CO

Rio Grande NF, Divide Ranger District
8,589 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mineral County, CO. The road serves Ute Peak.

Rio Grande National Forest, Divide Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days. Camp at least 150 ft from water.

All 0 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0 miles). Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.

Ute Peak stands 2,277 ft above the site, 1.7 miles south. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.6 miles off. Rio Grande runs 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Del Norte, is 25 mi off.

September normals 34–70°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Blue Crk (FR 012) in CODispersed Camping41.2miBear Basin A (FR 609) in CODispersed Camping41.4miEight Mile (FR 651) in COForest Road Road43.8miBlanco River Group Campground in COCampground44.0miBlanco River Cg (FR 709) in CODispersed Camping44.2mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Rio Grande National Forest, Divide 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?