Fox MTN (FR 381) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Fox MTN (FR 381) in CO
A 7.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mineral County, CO. The road serves Cattle Mountain. 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.
All 7.3 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Dirt the whole way in (7.3 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Dead-ends 7.3 miles in -- mapped turnaround at the end.
Cattle Mountain stands 2,056 ft above the site, 1.1 miles northeast. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. A body of water lies 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Del Norte, is 21 mi off.
September normals 39–66°F, 2.4″ 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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