Bristol Head (FR 532) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Bristol Head (FR 532) in CO
A 25.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mineral County, CO. The road is open seasonally, May 16 to March 14.
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.
9.8 of the 25.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 20.8 of the 25.7 miles in are dirt. Climbs 4,200 ft over 25.7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 23%. Winds through 15 switchbacks. Dead-ends 7.5 miles in -- mapped turnaround at the end. Cattle guards 6.4 and 7.6 miles in. A water crossing 7.7 miles in.
The Continental Reservoir shoreline is 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 2.0 miles off. Jarosa Mesa stands 1,691 ft above the site, 3.2 miles northwest. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Ouray, is 28 mi off.
September normals 32–63°F, 2.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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