Ivy CR (FR 527) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

A 6.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mineral County, CO. The road serves Monument Peak. 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 6.7 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Dirt the whole way in (6.7 miles). Climbs 2,000 ft over 6.7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 16%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 7 switchbacks.

Fisher Mountain stands 3,451 ft above the site, 4.5 miles southeast. Red Mountain Creek runs 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Pagosa Springs, is 30 mi off.