Helmet Peak (FR 322) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Helmet Peak (FR 322) in CO

San Juan NF, Mancos/Dolores Ranger District
9,729 ft
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A 5.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Montezuma County, CO. The road is open seasonally, June 1 to November 14.

San Juan National Forest, Mancos/Dolores Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

All 5.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.1 miles). Climbs 1,300 ft over 5.1 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 20%. Winds through 13 switchbacks.

Helmet Peak stands 2,240 ft above the site, 1.8 miles northeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. East Mancos River runs 0.9 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Mancos, is 8.5 mi off.

September normals 42–63°F, 3.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Silver Crk (FR 326) in CODispersed Camping0.4miHorse Crk (FR 325) in CODispersed Camping1.8miSponsel Rsvr (FR 317) in CODispersed Camping3.2miWeber Rsvr Inlet Canal (FR 214) in CODispersed Camping3.6miRed Arrow D (FR 567) in CODispersed Camping3.6mi
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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?