Decker CR (FR 433) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Decker CR (FR 433) in CO
A 5.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mineral County, CO. The road serves Goodrich 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 5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 13 switchbacks.
Grouse Mountain stands 1,765 ft above the site, 1.4 miles south. A body of water lies 0.1 mi off. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. The nearest town, Del Norte, is 20 mi off.
September normals 39–67°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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