Big Bend (FR 515) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Big Bend (FR 515) in CO

San Juan NF, Mancos/Dolores Ranger District
6,985 ft
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No overnight camping

San Juan National Forest, Mancos/Dolores Ranger District prohibits overnight stays here (McPhee Reservoir Described Area).

A 0.2-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in Montezuma County, CO. The road serves Anasazi Heritage Center. The road is open seasonally, May 2 to November 30.

All 0.2 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Paved the whole way in (0.2 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

The McPhee Reservoir shoreline is 0.2 mi off. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. The nearest town, Cortez, is 8.6 mi off.

September normals 46–74°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Old Mcphee (FR 275) in CODispersed Camping1.2miDolores Office (FR 184) in CODispersed Camping1.3miSleeping Ute Rest Area in CORest Area1.3miDolores Fisherman (FR 502) in CODispersed Camping1.6miRotary Park (FR 300) in CODispersed Camping1.7mi
Fire restrictions

Set by San Juan National Forest, Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?