Hatcher (FR 033) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Hatcher (FR 033) in CO

San Juan NF, Pagosa Ranger District
7,933 ft
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Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 0.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mineral County, CO. The road serves Sliderock Mountain. The road is open seasonally, May 15 to December 14.

San Juan National Forest, Pagosa Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 60 days.

All 0.6 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Dirt the whole way in (0.6 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Sheep Mountain stands 4,414 ft above the site, 2.1 miles north. West Fork San Juan River runs 0.1 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. The nearest town, Pagosa Springs, is 14 mi off.

September normals 38–73°F, 2.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Blue Crk (FR 012) in CODispersed Camping18.1miBear Basin A (FR 609) in CODispersed Camping18.6miEight Mile (FR 651) in COForest Road Road20.2miBlanco River Group Campground in COCampground21.1miBlanco River Cg (FR 709) in CODispersed Camping21.3mi
Fire restrictions

Set by San Juan National Forest, Pagosa 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?