Mcphee Overlook (FR 272) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Mcphee Overlook (FR 272) in CO

San Juan NF, Mancos/Dolores Ranger District
7,186 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 0.7-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in Montezuma County, CO. The road is open seasonally, May 2 to November 19.

All 0.7 miles in are fully maintained. Paved the whole way in (0.7 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

The McPhee Reservoir shoreline is 0.3 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, Cortez, is 10 mi off.

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

Nearby Spots
Mcphee Cg B (FR 273) in CODispersed Camping0.1miMcPhee Campground in COCampground0.4miMcphee Recreation Complex in COCampground0.6miMcPhee Group Area in COCampground0.6miOld Mcphee (FR 275) in CODispersed Camping1.1mi
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?